Surgeon. Born Russell Claude Brock at 840 Old Kent Road, London. While working in America he developed an interest in thoracic surgery. He pioneered several new techniques, including open-heart surgery. and . Died in Guy's Hospital, London.
Our picture source and his give much information about his life. Probate records show that his last home address had been , Wimbledon and that when probate was granted on 24 September 1980 his effects totalled £92,607.
The Lord Brock Memorial Trust (inactive by 2021) was set up to preserve Britain’s oldest surviving operating theatre for the public.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk and Andrew Behan.
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