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 BST

Updated 2nd Jun 2023, 08:23 BST

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

The extensive care unit re opening at Wigan Infirmary in 1969

1. 1969

The extensive care unit re opening at Wigan Infirmary in 1969 Photo: Gary Brunskill

Matron's Round, Albert Ward, Preston Royal Infirmary 1911.

2. RETRO - 1911

Matron's Round, Albert Ward, Preston Royal Infirmary 1911. Photo: Kevin McGuinness

Nurses at Wigan Infirmary receive their qualification certificates in May 1968

3. RETRO 1968

Nurses at Wigan Infirmary receive their qualification certificates in May 1968 Photo: gb

RETRO 1968 - Nurses at Wigan Infirmary receive their qualification certificates in May 1968

4. 1968

RETRO 1968 - Nurses at Wigan Infirmary receive their qualification certificates in May 1968 Photo: gb

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