Down memory lane at The Middlesex Hospital

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In London in January for a wander down memory lane

 

 

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  2. Bernard

    Thanks Peter, Sad to see the grand facade of the Middlesex replaced by anonymous glass & aluminium, A disrespectful end for such an institution.
    But I guess nothing is permanent, not even the imemory of the febrile enthusiasm & activity pushing back the frontiers,which was once so intense!
    Thankfully the memories of colleagues, shared goals, friendships, patients, staff jollies (particularly cricket) and occasional youthful (?) fun, & the camaraderie remain – even if the colours fade & the anecdotes become less reliable with age.
    I consider myself to have been very fortunate to have been at the Middlesex at that time, for which I thank you.
    Glad to see the Chapel was spared – less so the Outpatient Clinics; grim & almost Dickensian, I’m sure added to the patient’s anxiety. Are the King & Queen & the marvellous Nursing Home baths still standing?
    And I guess, no memorial to Schmitt ( I would be happy to chip in a quid for a brass replica).
    Glad also you had a memorial ( probably not memorable food wise) lunch at the Greek Taverna ( I guess dancing on the tables is neither PC nor good for the joints).
    The memories of those days come flooding back as I write this – better stop. Only regret you and our dear friend
    Howard are not here to share them over a cold glass of Vasse Felix.
    Thanks once again Peter for those heady, palmy Middlesex days.

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