Founded by Thomas Guy in concept in 1721 but it was not until 6 January 1725 that the first sixty patients were admitted. Aim 25 have a good summary of the history. Guy's and St Thomas' are considered the two oldest teaching hospitals in London.
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Guy's Hospital
{Upper plaque:} In memory of Bermondsey GP, Dr. Salter, 1873 - 1945, who devo...
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{Left hand plaque:} The Nightingale badge awarded between 1925 - 1996. {Cent...
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Guy's Hospital
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