Repro ID: PZ8795
Title: King George (Greenwich Pensioner).
Description: A depiction of 'King George' one of the Greenwich Pensioners. Greenwich Hospital was built for seamen in 1695. Seamen contributed sixpence a month from their pay towards the upkeep of the hospital. Pensioners were admitted from 1705 and originally wore a uniform of dark gray with a blue lining and brass buttons. The colour of the uniforms changed to brown and then blue. By the 19th century it was found preferable to pay out pensions and in 1869 the Hospital closed.
Creator: Unknown
Date: 19th century
Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London. Admiralty collection
