RETRO: Wigan Infirmary through the years
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Wigan, which was opened by His Majesty The Prince of Wales – later to become King Edward VII – June 4 1873, we are today publishing photographs from our archives over many decades, some dating back more than a century.
By Michelle Adamson
Published 1st Jun 2023, 15:45 GMT
Updated 2nd Jun 2023, 08:23 GMT
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary which was opened by His Majesty The Prince of Wales – later to become King Edward VII – on June 4 1873, here are some photographs from our archives over the decades
1. 1969
The extensive care unit re opening at Wigan Infirmary in 1969 Photo: Gary Brunskill
2. RETRO - 1911
Matron's Round, Albert Ward, Preston Royal Infirmary 1911. Photo: Kevin McGuinness
3. RETRO 1968
Nurses at Wigan Infirmary receive their qualification certificates in May 1968 Photo: gb
4. 1968
RETRO 1968 - Nurses at Wigan Infirmary receive their qualification certificates in May 1968 Photo: gb
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