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British Medical Association

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Founded as the Provincial Medical and Surgical Association (PMSA) by Sir Charles Hastings in Worcester.

In 1836 Dr George Webster founded an organisation called the British Medical Association. From : "Its purpose was political in that it intended to instigate legislation to improve the state of general practice." When it was dissolved in 1845 the PMSA quickly took over the name.

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Clock at BMA

The clock above was presented to the British Medical Association by Mrs Marga...

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Charles Dickens inside the BMA

This same building is commemorated at the Charles Dickens home memorial.

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Clock at BMA

The clock above was presented to the British Medical Association by Mrs Marga...

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WW1 gates at BMA

2019: We are grateful to Justin Barkham who pointed out that we had incorrect...

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WW2 fountain at BMA

The memorial was designed by Pierce. The 4 statues were sculpted by Woodford....

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