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The Minister of Health Mr Aneurin Bevan tours the 400-bed Park Hospital at Davyhulme in
The Minister of Health Mr Aneurin Bevan tours the 400-bed Park Hospital at Davyhulme in Lancashire, on the first day of the N.H.S regime. P020397
Aneurin Bevan the Nation Health Minister and founder of the NHS is toured around the 400 bed Park Hospital Davy Hulme, Lancashire. Sylvia Beckingham aged 13 was too shy to ask him any questions.
1948
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Media ID 21317009
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1948 Girl Hospital Minister National Health Service Patient
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In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the historic moment when the Minister of Health, Mr. Aneurin Bevan, embarked on a tour of the renowned 400-bed Park Hospital in Davyhulme, Lancashire. It was an auspicious day as it marked the first day of the National Health Service (N. H. S) regime in 1948. As we observe the image closely, our attention is drawn to young Sylvia Beckingham, a shy but curious 13-year-old girl who found herself amidst this significant event. Despite her timidity preventing her from asking any questions directly to Mr. Bevan himself, one can only imagine the awe and inspiration she must have felt witnessing history unfold before her very eyes. Aneurin Bevan's role as both Nation Health Minister and founder of NHS solidifies his significance in shaping healthcare policies that continue to impact countless lives today. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of his dedication and commitment towards providing accessible healthcare for all citizens. The hospital setting depicted here symbolizes hope and progress within its walls - a sanctuary where patients receive quality care regardless of their social or economic background. The presence of politics intertwined with medicine further emphasizes how policy decisions can shape society's well-being. This remarkable snapshot encapsulates not just a single moment frozen in time but also represents an era defined by transformative change within Britain's healthcare system.
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