29th April

1863

Board of Management Minutes: Nov 1859 – Jan 1865 NHNN/A/4/1

It was stated that the Most Noble the Marchioness of Thormond had from time to time subscribed liberally, and in various other ways promoted the advancement of the Charity, and it was considered as a grateful recognition for important services, recent increased liberality, and as a mark of respect to Her Ladyship. It was proposed by Mr Clarke, seconded by Mr Chandler and unanimously resolved that the New Ward be now named “The Marchioness of Thormond Ward”.

1902

Board of Management Minutes: Jan 1902 – Dec 1907 NHNN/A/4/6

The resignation of Dr H Charlton Bastain of the post of Physician, on attaining the age of 65, was accepted with regret. Dr Ormerod pointed out that a modification of Bye Law 8 – Physicians – provides that Dr Bastain shall retain ten beds until he reaches the age of 75.

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On This Day is a diary of day to day life in the Hospital covering 1859 to the 1940’s.

Extracts are taken from the staff records, letters, the reports of the Matron and the Lady Superintendent, and the minutes of the Board of Management and the Medical Committee. They were compiled with the help of Janet Townsend, Frankie Alves, Louise Shepherd, Michael Clark and Liz Yamada

The item of the month also contains items highlighted by archive staff.