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NORTH WALES HOSPITAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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Our intention is to share the memories of ex - staff and patients who came to contact with the hospital.

March 2009

The Facebook link is proving to be quite popular. We have currently 46 members and amongst the ex members of staff who have been in touch (all from Australia ) are Beryl Lyth who worked on Talyfan (see guestbook). Kevin Williams, originally from Denbigh and worked in the Stores and also Viv and Gordon Reid. Viv was a Nursing Sister on Bryn Hyfryd Ward and Gordon worked mainly on M6 and Bryn Golau Intensive Care.

Last Updated 3rd July 2009

Trevor Ogwen Jones

I first got to know him when I started work as a Student Nurse in NWH, and Trevor was the Charge Nurse on Male Ward 5. He ran that ward in a very caring, compassionate and efficent manner, being popular with both staff and patients.

He also cared a great deal about his colleagues, being very involved in the local branch of COHSE and also with the Staff Benevolent Fund.

His great interest outside of work was football - both local and national, and he was very knowledgeable about the game.

When he retired from NWH, he kept himself busy doing gardening jobs in Brigidine Convent and other places, and he used to meet up regularly with some of his former colleagues ( Bob Hugh et al ) on the top of town, and reminisce about 'the good old days'. Between them, they had a vast amount of knowledge and experience, and it was a great privilege just to be in their company.

A large number of former NWH staff were present at Trevor's funeral at St Marcella's Church; in itself an indication of his popularity. It was nice to see Trevor's son Nefyn over from Australia - albeit at such a sad time, but we assure him and all the family that they are in our thoughts, and we extend to them our very deepest sympathy.

Peter Wilson

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1848 -1995

NORTH WALES HOSPITAL
Nantglyn Road

Denbigh

The above photograph dates to about 1920 showing the front of the original building which was completed in 1848

November 2007

The number of people accessing the site is increasing all the time. It would be really interesting to hear from people about their interest in the hospital and about their experiences there. Stories and anecdotes will be good. If we are to maintain the interest in the history of what was probably one of the most important establishments in North Wales we need your contributions, so please send them in they are really important.

Best wishes to all friends and ex-colleagues.

Clwyd