The Apothecaries’ Hall

The painted and gilded coat-of-arms above the door to the 17th century Apothecaries' Hall is believed to have come from the rear of one of the Society's Thames barges, taking apprentices down the river to the Chelsea Physic Garden. Its rhino and unicorn are reflections of the 17th century belief in the prophylactic powers of horn. The coat-of-arms were restored and repainted with a HOLT grant in 2017.