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Songs of Praise

The 12th-Century Church in a Hospital

Duration: 34 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Scotland HD

Available for 1 month

Sean Fletcher discovers the amazing 900-year history of St Bartholomew’s church and hospital, which began as a monastery. Together, they make up the oldest parish in London and the oldest hospital in the UK.

Charlotte Gauthier, historian at the original priory church of St Bartholomew the Great, explains how it all started when one man received a vision from God to build a hospital to care for London's poor and sick. Sean meets some of the staff and patients to find out how the hospital is still a place surrounded by faith and prayer.

Also, we revisit the time Laura Wright met two sisters in Birmingham who were the first conjoined twins in the UK to undergo a life-saving procedure. She discovers how they give thanks to God for their lives through their love of singing. Finally, Sean discovers how one of London’s great artistic treasures is used today by doctors as a teaching tool for medical students. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Sean Fletcher
Presenter:
Laura Wright
Series Editor:
Matthew Napier
Producer:
Sam Lumley
Executive Producer:
Emyr Afan
Executive Producer:
Cat Lewis
Production Company:
Avanti Media

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