Lancashire Lantern: Lancashire Pioneers

Part of the Lancashire Lantern network, the Pioneers gives details of people who were famous local people in science, technology and innovation. These pioneers were either born in Lancashire or their endeavours made a significant contribution to the development of the County.

Click the image of Sir James Mackenzie to return to this pageSir James Mackenzie M.D. - His hospital career

 

 

Victoria Hospital at the time of its opening 1886He was instrumental in establishing the Victoria Hospital which opened in 1886 and spent some time working there. 

 

The image shows the Victoria Hospital at the time of its opening
13th October 1886.

 

 

Dr MacKenzie's application for the position of Medical Officer in the Workhouse InfirmaryFirst glowing testimonial in support of Dr MacKenzie's application for the position of Medical Officer in the Workhouse InfirmarySecond glowing testimonial in support of Dr MacKenzie's application for the position of Medical Officer in the Workhouse Infirmary

The above images show two glowing testimonials in support of Dr Mackenzie's application for the position of Medical Officer in the Workhouse Infirmary and his own letter of application.
(Click the individual images to enlarge)

In 1907, he left Burnley to work in London, working in two hospitals, West London Hospital and Mount Vernon. He eventually rented a surgery in Harley Street and ran a department in the London Hospital. 

In 1909, he was elected Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons and  in 1913, he was appointed a member of the Medical Council. In 1915, he became a Fellow of the Royal Society and also received a knighthood. 

In April 1918, he retired to St. Andrews where he established the St. Andrews Institute for Clinical Research. He left St. Andrews for London in 1924 and died the following year on 26 January 1925.

 

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