Reference number | NLB/70/437 |
Alternative reference number | NLB/70 p229-31 |
Level | Item |
Title | Copy letter from John Rose Bradford, President of the Royal College of Physicians; Ernest Rutherford, President of the Royal Society; Berkeley Moynihan, President of the Royal College of Surgeons in England; to the the Editor of 'The 'Times' |
Date | 31 March 1927 |
Description | Informs the readers of 'The Times' that 5 April marks 100 years since Sir Joseph Lister was born. Gives an overview of Lister's legacy, and the fact that he 'achieved so much for the saving of human life and for the prevention and relief of physical suffering'. Also informs the public of the events taking place - especially the special Service of Commemoration in Westminster Abbey at 11.15am on 6 April, which is open to the public (and informs them how to get tickets). |
Extent | 3p |
Format | Carbon |
Access status | Open |