Colleagues, friends and patients of the Radcliffe Infirmary and leading Oxfordshire figures will bid a final farewell to the RI on Saturday 27 January
This will be a unique daytime celebration of the Life of the Radcliffe Infirmary including the launch of a specially commissioned book on the history of the hospital, a final service in the RI chapel and a chance to look at centuries old memorabilia from the RI.
On Saturday 27 January, media are asked to attend at 2:45pm, for the opening speech by Sir William Stubbs, Oxford Radcliffe Hospital Chairman, at 3pm.
It will take place in a specially erected marquee in the front quad of the Radcliffe Infirmary. Media are asked to bring their press ID. Please note: There is no parking on site.
Over 600 friends, colleagues and patients, past and present will bid a fond and final farewell to the Radcliffe Infirmary as a hospital this Saturday.
A unique and nostalgic event celebrating the life and history of the century old hospital will take place in a specially erected marquee in the famous front quad of the RI.
The day will start with an opening speech by Sir William Stubbs, the Oxford Radcliffe Hospital Chairman who will also launch a specially commissioned book about the history of the internationally renowned hospital. This will be followed by a special service in the RI chapel. A display of century old memorabilia, including medical equipment and photos will be shown in the Boardroom of the RI.
The RI has 237 years of medical history and first opened its doors to patients in October 1770. The hospital was made possible through the estate of Dr John Radcliffe and was built for £4,000. The RI is known for being the first place where penicillin was given intravenously on 27 January 1941, and on 1 July that year the RI began the first accident service in Great Britain. Since then the hospital has continued to be a centre of clinical research and excellence.
The majority of services located in the RI, including the Eye Hospital and adult head & neck services have relocated to the brand new, state of the art West Wing on the John Radcliffe site.
Contact: Elika Saedi
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