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‘Thank you for fixing me up’
Former Monty Python star Sir Michael Palin has paid tribute to Barts Health staff who saved his life at a party to mark 900 years of St Bartholomew’s Hospital.

Back from the brink: 10 moments that shaped St Bartholomew’s Hospital
St Bartholomew’s has survived turbulent periods and many threats to its existence. We look at ten moments that have shaped Britain’s oldest hospital.

‘He got down on one knee’ – your Barts900 memories
On the eve of our 900th birthday, staff and patients have been sharing their memories of St Bartholomew’s Hospital through the years.

North Wing restoration to begin this summer
Work to restore the Grade I listed buildings at the heart of Britain’s oldest hospital will begin this summer thanks to a multi-million pound Lottery grant.

King’s visit kicks off 900th celebrations
St Bartholomew’s Hospital’s 900th anniversary celebrations begin in style with a visit from His Majesty The King.
Cramming 900 years of history into one small anniversary exhibition is tricky...
For our @BHAandM Barts Hospital's 'Life & Death in the Archives' (on now!) we wanted to feature the lost, forgotten or surprising workers & patients. Here are just a few we featured:
#Barts900 🧵
For any #Bartsnurses out there #joinintheteas venues on the League website continuing until 8th July 2023 #celebrating900years #Barts900
Today the @bartsleagueofn1 celebratory #Barts900 teas move to @AlvertonHotel in Cornwall - wishing everyone a lovely time as they catch up with some vivid memories!
Last few days of the outdoor 'Barts 900' exhibition in Guildhall Yard before it moves to Aldgate Square on 7 June. Featuring a wide range of images from its extensive archives, it celebrates the landmark anniversary of England's oldest hospital. @BartsHospital #DestinationCity
First favourite tree on @BBCr4today features @BartsHospital #leagueofnurses #Barts900 about 07:23 Radio4
Our secretary wrote a piece for @Londonist recently about her journey with us as a singer, Trustee & our coming concert at the @RoyalAlbertHall:
@NHSBartsHealth @BartsHospital @Barts_Charity #barts900 #nhs75 #London #VisitLondon
https://www.royalalberthall.com/.../a-celebration-of.../

The City Of London Hospital Choir Who'll Set Your Heart Racing
Barts Choir has been going since 1965.
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Always the way... a few weeks after the last of 2 book chapters comes out for #Barts900 I find some fun evidence of (alleged) Tudor medical malpractice taking place in the hospital precinct which would have been amazing to include... Here's hoping I'm still around for #Barts950!