Biddulph Grange Hospital 1947

Biddulph Grange Hospital 1947Recently discovered film of the Biddulph Grange Orthopaedic Hospital, circa 1947. This is a professionally made film in colour and black and white. Digitised at the BBC, the film is enhanced with new interviews with the former Consultant Anaesthetist Dr. Ken Cowan (at the hospital from 1952) and historian Dr. Alun Davies, who also comment through the film. Also featured in the programme is original footage of the Biddulph Grange gardens in a state of

This is a compilation of films taken of aeroplanes and flying by local filmmakers – largely in the 1930s

with many interviews with Society members about the early days illustrated with unique archive film taken by Paul Knapper

photographs

1995 and 1999 and by Prince Charles and Camilla in 2010

Rick Ford & Alan Hassall

PAUL NIBLETT and film of volunteers restoring the site and of the Opening Day in 1975

are interviewed about the changing nature of nursing practices and the Hospital over the years

celebrations of Stoke City’s epic 1972 Football League Cup Wembley triumph

the opening by the Queen in 1986 and many scenes of the Festival in full swing - with commentary from the key people involved throughout

War Memorial dedication 1925

the writing of "The Old Wives' Tale" - which brought him international fame - and what is probably his most popular novel: "The Card"

He was a truly memorable personality