Heritage Exhibition Launched at the West Mid Hospital
Over 100 years of history celebrated in new display
The Mayor of Hounslow cuts the ribbon to open the exhibition. Picture: CW+ Charity
A new Heritage Exhibition at West Middlesex University Hospital has been launched to celebrate its remarkable history of over 100 years
It celebrated its centenary in 2020 and the hospital’s charity CW+ has concluded its series of celebrations to mark the milestone by installing a brand new, permanent Heritage Exhibition. The exhibition, which showcases the hospital’s rich history, was officially opened by Mayor of Hounslow Councillor Raghwinder Siddhu at a showcase event. The exhibition is supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
In attendance were former and current long-serving members of staff, all of whom were involved in the curation of the exhibition and who make up the community that has hugely contributed to the hospital’s history.
Staff from across the hospital joined the celebrations where they were given a tour of the exhibition and also browsed some of the archive materials including newspaper cuttings, old photographs and programmes of events from the hospital dating back to the early 1900s. The exhibition will remain a permanent feature in the hospital’s entrance, showcasing the key moments of West Middlesex Hospital’s past and future plans.
Part of the exhibition includes work from illustrator and reportage artist, Emily Thomas, who worked with CW+ as an artist in residence at West Middlesex where she observed the daily workings of the hospital. Emily then produced a collection of illustrations that capture and celebrate the diverse workforce and community spirit of staff.
The Mayor of Hounslow views the displays
Mayor of Hounslow Councillor Raghwinder Siddhu, said, “It was an absolute pleasure to join the West Middlesex centenary celebrations and to see hospital staff come together for such a momentous occasion. The hospital has such a rich and important history, and it was fantastic to see this so uniquely showcased in the new Heritage Exhibition. West Mid has been a fundamental part of the community, along with its invaluable staff, for over 100 years and it will continue to be somewhere that residents speak highly of for many more. The new Heritage Exhibition looks truly wonderful, and I was delighted to be a part of such an incredible event for a hospital with such a remarkable history.”
Lesley Watts, Chief Executive Officer at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, said, “It has been wonderful to celebrate over 100 years of West Middlesex University Hospital alongside past and current staff. After hearing stories from people who have been so positively impacted by the hospital and seeing its history displayed through the extraordinary Heritage Exhibition, it is clear that West Middlesex is truly treasured by its community. We are thrilled that the exhibition will become a permanent feature, so that we can proudly display our hospital’s fascinating past and what makes it such a special place for patients, visitors and staff.”
For more information on the Heritage Exhibition visit this page.
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August 9, 2022