Anatomist and surgeon. Born in Pimlico. In 1845 he became a student at St George's Hospital, and in 1852 was elected a fellow of the Royal Society. In 1858 he published the first edition of his 'Anatomy' which is a standard medical textbook to this day. Died at his home, 8 Wilton Street.
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Henry Gray
St George’s Hospital was established on this site in 1733 in a country home b...
Founded in London. Instituted in November 1952, and granted its Royal Charter in 1972.
Area in the roof of St Thomas Apostle Church where the apothecaries of St Thomas's hospital stored and cured herbs for medicinal purposes. It is open to the public on most days from 10.30 am to 5 pm.
Scholar and Humanist. Born at Langham Chambers, near Oxford Circus. Although qualified as a doctor, he decided to follow an academic career. He lectured at Cambridge and in 1896 published 'The Gree...
Assistant Commissioner in the St John Ambulance Brigade, Metropolitan Corps, 1887-1910. Knight Grace in the Order of St John.
Person, Emergency Services, Medicine, Politics & Administration
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