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Digging in as work is launched on the Royal Victoria Infirmary extension, left to right

Digging in as work is launched on the Royal Victoria Infirmary extension, left to right


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Digging in as work is launched on the Royal Victoria Infirmary extension, left to right

Digging in as work is launched on the Royal Victoria Infirmary extension, left to right, Vernon Lee, representing the architects Arthur Taylor, Newcastle Health Authority chairman, Mike Laycock, representing the building consortium, Prof David Shaw, Newcastle University Dean of Medicine, and Prof Bernard Tomlinson, Northern Regional Health Authority chairman. February 1988

NCJ Archive
Mirrorpix
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
England

Media ID 21825838

© Mirrorpix

Block Construction Development Health Hospitals National Health Service Newcastle North East 1988


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Symbolizing Progress - Uniting Forces for the Royal Victoria Infirmary Extension

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. In this print from February 1988, we witness a momentous occasion as key figures come together to launch the construction of the Royal Victoria Infirmary extension in Newcastle. The image showcases four influential individuals standing side by side, ready to embark on a journey that would shape the future of healthcare in the North East. From left to right, Vernon Lee represents renowned architects Arthur Taylor, while Mike Laycock stands tall as a representative of the building consortium responsible for this ambitious project. Prof David Shaw, Dean of Medicine at Newcastle University, and Prof Bernard Tomlinson, Chairman of Northern Regional Health Authority, complete this formidable lineup. Their determined expressions mirror their commitment towards enhancing health services and advancing medical facilities within their community. As they dig into the earth with unwavering determination and purposeful unity, it symbolizes their shared vision for progress and development. This photograph encapsulates an era when hospitals were expanding under the National Health Service (NHS), emphasizing its dedication to providing accessible healthcare across Britain. The RVI extension serves as a testament to these values - a beacon of hope for patients seeking quality care. Preserved through time by Memory Lane Prints' NCJ Archive collection, this image not only captures a significant milestone in Newcastle's history but also reminds us of our collective responsibility towards improving public health infrastructure.

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