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1 Welcome to London & BMA house
Professor Andrew Rowland 22 August, 2019

2 BMA House – modern events with heritage
BMA House is home to the British Medical Association, the UK’s trade union and professional association for doctors. For almost 100 years BMA House has sat in the heart of London. 22 August, 2019

3 BMA House – modern events with heritage
Built on the site of Tavistock House, which was home to Charles Dickens from 1851 to 1860, the building was originally designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens as headquarters for the Theosophical Society, before The BMA bought the unfinished building in 1923. BMA House – modern events with heritage BMA House is home to the British Medical Association, the UK’s trade union and professional association for doctors. For almost 100 years BMA House has sat in the heart of London. 22 August, 2019

4 For almost 100 years BMA House has sat in the heart of London.
In July 1925, BMA House was opened by King George V and Queen Mary (grandparents of our current Queen). Wrought iron gates in the courtyard – designed by Lutyens as a memorial to BMA members killed in the War were dedicated by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Randall Davidson. Built on the site of Tavistock House, which was home to Charles Dickens from 1851 to 1860, the building was originally designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens as headquarters for the Theosophical Society, before The BMA bought the unfinished building in 1923. For almost 100 years BMA House has sat in the heart of London. 22 August, 2019

5 In July 1925, BMA House was opened by Their Majesties King George V and Queen Mary (grandparents of our current Queen). Wrought iron gates in the courtyard designed by Lutyens as a memorial to BMA members killed in the War were dedicated by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Randall Davidson. Built on the site of Tavistock House, which was home to Charles Dickens from 1851 to 1860, the building was originally designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens as headquarters for the Theosophical Society, before The BMA bought the unfinished building in 1923. In 1954 James Woodford designed the central courtyard fountain and its surrounding statues as a memorial to doctors killed in World War II. 22 August, 2019

6 The BMA realised its needs were changing and were not being met by the restrictions of the previous 80 years of growth and change around BMA House. In July 1925, BMA House was opened by King George V and Queen Mary (grandparents of our current Queen). Wrought iron gates in the courtyard – designed by Lutyens as a memorial to BMA members killed in the War were dedicated by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Randall Davidson. In 1954 James Woodford designed the central courtyard fountain and its surrounding statues as a memorial to doctors killed in World War II. 22 August, 2019

7 The BMA realised its needs were changing and were not being met by the restrictions of the previous 80 years of growth and change around BMA House. In 2006 HOK were appointed architects to oversee a radical plan to combine the best of Lutyens and his successors, with the modern needs of the BMA’s members, staff, tenants and many outside users. In 1954 James Woodford designed the central courtyard fountain and its surrounding statues as a memorial to doctors killed in World War II. 22 August, 2019

8 The BMA realised its needs were changing and were not being met by the restrictions of the previous 80 years of growth and change around BMA House. In 2006 architects were appointed to oversee a radical plan to combine the best of Lutyens and his successors, with the modern needs of the BMA’s members, staff, tenants and many outside users. HOK’s vision, was to preserve and restore the best of the old traditional designs in what is after all a Grade II listed building, but bring in modern techniques and modern facilities to make the building once again the showpiece it had originally been. 22 August, 2019

9 In 2006 HOK were appointed architects to oversee a radical plan to combine the best of Lutyens and his successors, with the modern needs of the BMA’s members, staff, tenants and many outside users. The vision, was to preserve and restore the best of the old traditional designs in what is after all a Grade II listed building, but bring in modern techniques and modern facilities to make the building once again the showpiece it had originally been. 22 August, 2019

10 Networking dinner 22 August, 2019

11 22 August, 2019

12 Excellent networking opportunities with a focus on work
Bringing together key medical leaders in UK and those who represent UEMS bodies A great city at your disposal (lots of recommended activities to choose from) Fantastic BMA facilities World-class conference organisation 22 August, 2019

13 Welcome to the United Kingdom
22 August, 2019

14 Welcome to London 22 August, 2019

15 Welcome from the BMA 22 August, 2019

16 Welcome from the BMA 18/19 October 2019 22 August, 2019


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