Marylebone in City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The Swedish War Hospital
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 28, 2026
1. The Swedish War Hospital Marker
During the Great War 1914-18 this building was occupied by the Swedish War Hospital for British wounded
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • War, World I.
Location. 51° 31.246′ N, 0° 9.223′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is in Marylebone. It is at the intersection of Paddington Street and Luxborough Street, on the right when traveling west on Paddington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16 Paddington Street, City of Westminster, England W1U 5QN, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Gardens · Paddington Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Chateaubriand (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Apple Boutique (about 210 meters away); F Section, Special Operations Executive Memorial (about 210 meters away); William Pitt the Younger (about 240 meters away); Michael Faraday (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); St Marylebone Parish Church (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); H.G. Wells (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.
Also see . . . Swedish War Hospital (Lost Hospitals of London). Excerpt:
The Central(Submitted on March 4, 2026.)Institute for Swedish Gymnastics for men had been founded in October 1911 by Allan Broman (1861-1847), a pioneer of medical gymnastics.
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In 1914, at the outbreak of WW1, the building became the Swedish War Hospital for British Wounded, while Broman undertook recruit training for the new armies. The Hospital had been been founded and was maintained by the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in London, an organisation which had been established in 1906. The Hospital closed at the end of the war in 1918.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 28, 2026
2. The Swedish War Hospital Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here on the left edge of the building. Its easy to miss.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 28, 2026
3. The Swedish War Hospital and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 24 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 4, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
