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Southend University Hospital was originally established in 1887. Builtt a cost of £1,287 4s 6d, Southend Victoria Hospital was opened in May 1888. The new building was officially opened by the Rt. Hon Earl of Iveagh in 1932. In 1948, when the hospital was taken over by the Ministry of Health under the newly formed NHS, there … Continue reading
In October a group of intrepid trainees left the lights of central London and headed for the coast, for a training day in sunny Southend. Interesting facts about Southend: Southend has the world’s longest Pleasure Pier (1.34 miles) Notable people from Southend include: Phill Jupitus, comedian; Helen Mirren, actress; and Simon Sharma, historian and TV … Continue reading
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