William Bromfeild

Bromfeild was born in London in 1712, and, after some years' instruction under a surgeon, began at an early period to practise on his own account.

In 1741 he began a course of lectures on anatomy and surgery which attracted a large attendance of pupils.

Some years afterwards he formed with Martin Madan the plan of the London Lock Hospital for the treatment of venereal disease, to which he was appointed surgeon.

For a theatrical performance in aid of its funds he altered an old comedy, the City Match, written in 1639 by Jaspar Maine, which in 1755 was acted at Drury Lane.

In his later years he retired from his profession, and resided in a house which he had built for himself in Chelsea Park.