What's It Like Living In An Abandoned Hospital In London?

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Last Updated 17 February 2020

What's It Like Living In An Abandoned Hospital In London?

You may not have heard of Live-In Guardians, but for many people in the capital, it's a lifeline. This clever scheme brings together Londoners in need of a safe place to live, with vacant homes in need of protection. Just as the guardians benefit from lower rent, the building and its owner benefit from the added security.

We speak to artist, Adam Popley, about his new home in Shadwell, and find out what it's like living with 40 strangers inside an former maternity hospital.