Bidspirit auction | The Queen Victoria Hospital Centenary

The Queen Victoria Hospital Centenary Souvenir Brochure 1863-1963. Queen Victoria Hospital is a specialist National Health Service hospital in East Grinstead, West Sussex, England, focused on reconstructive surgery, burns care, and rehabilitation for patients with complex injuries and conditions. Originally established in 1863 as East Grinstead Cottage Hospital, it evolved into a dedicated facility for advanced surgical treatments, gaining international acclaim during the Second World War for pioneering plastic surgery techniques developed by Sir Archibald McIndoe to treat severely burned Royal Air Force aircrew. McIndoe's innovative approaches, including early skin grafting and psychological support for patients—many of whom formed the Guinea Pig Club—transformed outcomes for maxillofacial and burn victims, establishing the hospital as a global leader in these fields. No copies found for sale anywhere. Scarce.