Dartford's Hospitals History

Bow Arrow.Presentation of a portrait of Dr Fathing. 2nd may 1949

Bow Arrow. The naming of Calvey Ward opened by Mr Hilary Marquand, Minister for Health. Dr and Mrs Calvey on left.June 1950

Bow Arrow. Eltham Scout troop entertained the children. December 1950.

Bow Arrow. Opening of wards for tuberculosis.1951

Bow Arrow Hospital. Confirmation Service, March 1951 by the Rev Chevasse, Bishop of Rochester.

Bow Arrow, Christmas 1953. Mr Parry (Chairman Hospital Management Committee), Matron Bignell

Bow Arrow, the naming of Fathing Ward

Bow Arrow. Children's ward. 1953

Bow Arrow. L-R Dr Gibson (Chest Physician), Matron Bignell, Mr Durrant, Mr Marquand, Mr Parry (Hospital Management Committee Chairman)

Bow Arrow. Opening of the wards for tuberculosis, Fuller Ward, by Mr Hilary Marquand, Minister of Health. On left Mr and Mrs Fuller. Far right Mr Durrent Secretary Hospital Managment Committee.

Children's ward. Bow Arrow. 1953

Dedication of the Chapel, Bow Arrow, 12th July 1961. Rev Peter White leading Bishop Say.

Dedication of the Chapel, Bow Arrow. St Albans Church Wardens Thomas Crowhurst anf Norman Beater followed by Rev White, Bishop say and his servers. 1961. (Radiographer Joyce Green)

Mrs E Boswell handing the key to Dr T Fathing during the opening of Fathing Ward. Watching L-R Rev P Collins, Mr E J Hobbs, Miss Bignall Matron and members of the committee.

N.H.S.R. Area semi-finals competition 30.9.61. Mr Durrant at the back. Marton Waugh next to VIP.

Presentation of televison sets. Dec. 1953

Presentation of televison sets. December 1953

The Mayor of Dartford, Martin Mason, joins in the fun at the League of Friends Garden Party. Bow Arrow. 1957

Bow Arrow. 1958