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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District Staff Officer in the St John Ambulance Brigade, No. 1 District Metropolitan Corps, 1908-1954. Officer in the Order of St John.
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District Chief Surgeon in the St John Ambulance Brigade, Metropolitan Corps, 1887-1907. Knight Grace in the Order of St John.
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