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The opening of the South East London General Practitioners Centre, St Marys Road

The opening of the South East London General Practitioners Centre, St Marys Road


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The opening of the South East London General Practitioners Centre, St Marys Road

The opening of the South East London General Practitioners Centre, St Marys Road, Peckham, by Lord Cohen of Birkenhead The purpose of the new centre, which is the first of its kind in the country, is to provide family doctors in the neighbourhood with facilities for diagnosis and treatment
General view of the new General Practitioners Centre, Peckham
February 1961

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This print captures a significant moment in the history of healthcare. The image showcases the grand opening of the South East London General Practitioners Centre on St Marys Road, Peckham, in February 1961. Lord Cohen of Birkenhead, an esteemed figure, can be seen inaugurating this groundbreaking facility – the first of its kind in the entire country. The photograph provides a general view of this modern building that was designed to cater to the needs of family doctors within the neighborhood. Its large windows allow ample natural light to flood into spacious rooms dedicated to diagnosis and treatment. Parked cars from the swinging sixties adorn the foreground, reflecting both progress and nostalgia. As we delve into this snapshot frozen in time, it becomes evident that this health center symbolizes hope for improved medical care for local residents. The roof rack atop one car suggests bustling activity as patients seek medical attention at this state-of-the-art establishment. It is important to note that while TopFoto has preserved this historical gem with utmost care and precision, any commercial use or affiliation should not be inferred or mentioned. Instead, let us appreciate how far we have come since 1961 when pioneering efforts like these paved the way for accessible healthcare facilities across London and beyond.

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