Royal College of Physicians
11 St. Andrews Place, Regent's Park, London NW1
The Royal College of Physicians is the oldest and most prestigious English medical foundation, incorporated by Royal Charter in 1518. Since then, for nearly 500 years, the College has promoted the highest standards of medical practice. The College is now in its fifth home, an elegant, award winning, modern building, situated in a stunning setting overlooking Regent's Park in the heart of London.
The College is ideal for high profile conferences and presentations. There is an impressive portfolio of purpose-designed facilities including registration areas, tiered auditoriums, meeting rooms, exhibition space and dining areas. We also offer facilities for the disabled, full audio-visual support, top quality catering and an experienced events team, all at your disposal.
Wolfson Lecture Theatre
Sir Isaac Wolfson (1897-1991)
Son of a Russian cabinet maker immigrant to Glasgow, a 'Jewish boy from the Gorbals'. His fortune was based on his successful mail order business, GUS (Great Universal Stores). He established the Wolfson Foundation in 1955 for the advancement of health, education and youth activities, from which notable donations as far as the RCP is concerned include £450,000 towards the cost of building no. 11 St Andrews Place and ongoing support for the research unit.
Seligman Lecture Theatre
Geoffrey Charles Seligman (1913-1994)
Banker, chief executive and then chairman of S.G. Warburg, merchant bankers, he was involved in arranging several large takeovers in the UK. Many of his numerous charitable activities were carried through his own charitable foundation. He was HonMRCP and a Friend of the College.
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