A 300-year-old hospital wing featuring paintings by William Hogarth is to open to the public for the first time following an extensive restoration project.The North Wing of St Bartholomew's Hospital, a Grade I listed building, will be open to visitors for two days a week.Barts Heritage led a £9.5 million restoration project, which was also supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, after "years of decline".

A 300-year-old hospital wing featuring paintings by William Hogarth is to open to the public for the first time following an extensive restoration project.The North Wing of St Bartholomew's Hospital, a Grade I listed building, will be open to visitors for two days a week.Barts Heritage led a £9.5 million restoration project, which was also supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, after "years of decline".