21 retro pics of Preston hospitals, doctors, and nurses down the decades from Royal Preston to Mount Street
From the start of life to the end of life, we tend to spent some of the most crucial of life’s moments in hospitals.
By Jack Marshall
Published 14th Jun 2023, 14:00 BST
Updated 25th Jan 2024, 11:16 BST
Here we take a look at a few standout pictures from Preston’s numerous hospitals from over the years, ranging from establishments such as the Royal Preston Hospital, which is still fully-operational and a healthcare hub for the North West, to the former Mount Street Hospital, which closed its doors in 1982.
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When Scout leader Barry Gibson spent some time recovering from a back injury in Royal Preston Hospital he decided to do something to repay the staff. With help from his scouting colleague he managed to raise £800 for the orthopaedic ward at RPH. Pictured above is consultant James Faux (left), receiving one of the syringe drivers bought with the money, from Mr Gibson Photo: RETRO