Event    From /10/2000  To /10/2000

Thomas Wakley

Reformer and founder of "The Lancet" - begun in Oct 1823. Spoke in Parliament in defence of the Tolpuddle Martyrs.  See Caroline's Miscellany for more information. Born Membury, Devon. Buried at K...

Person, Medicine

cholera-bearing water pump

Place, Food & Drink, Medicine, Tragedy

Doctor Harold Moody

Physician. Born Harold Arundel Moody at 8 Rum Lane, Kingston, Jamaica. Although well qualified, he was refused a post at King's College Hospital because of his colour, but became a medical superint...

Person, Medicine, Race Issues, Jamaica

Royal Army Medical College

Built on the site of Millbank Prison.

Group, Armed Forces, Education, Medicine

Sir John Simon

Surgeon and public health officer. Born City of London. His name is of French origin which is worth knowing for pronunciation purposes. 1848 appointed the first Medical Officer of Health for London...

Person, Medicine, Social Welfare