Today (July 5), is the 75th anniversary of the launch of the National Health Service (NHS).
Since its launch in the 1948, Northampton General Hospital (NGH) and Kettering General Hospital (KGH) have changed immensely.
From employing hundreds of employees back in the 40s, to now having 10,000 staff members on the books across both hospitals, the development is huge.
Over the years new technology has been introduced, extensions have been built and staff have weathered storms such as the Covid-19 pandemic.
Below are pictures looking back at Northampton and Kettering General Hospitals over the years since the NHS launched 75 years ago.
21. Looking back through the years at Northampton and Kettering General Hospitals
Princess Royal opening Paediatric A&E at NGH. Photo: NGH
22. Looking back through the years at Northampton and Kettering General Hospitals
Princess Royal opening Paediatric A&E at NGH. Photo: NGH
23. Looking back through the years at Northampton and Kettering General Hospitals
NGH’s deputy lead nurse for Palliative Care, Kerry Messam, who has been to meet PM Rishi Sunak during NHS75 celebrations in Downing Street. Photo: NGH
24. Looking back through the years at Northampton and Kettering General Hospitals
An artist’s impression of what KGH could look like in 2030 after the rebuild is complete. Photo: NGH