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Badge - E.G.A. stays O.K.

Object

Badge

Production date

1976-1979

Object number

2024.93

Physical Description

Metal, circular badge in white and purple colours.

Object history

The Elizabeth Garrett Anderson hospital in Euston Road, providing health care to women in central London. In 1976 the Camden Area Health Authority announced it's planned closure. The campaign to saved the hospital continued until 1979 when it was converted to a small gynaecological unit following the election of Margert Thatcher's conservative government. This badge was owned and worn by Hackney councillor Peter Kahn.

Associated Person

Peter Kahn (Owner)

Material

Metal
Plastics

Dimension

Diameter (Front): 44mm

On display?

No

Inscription

[centre] E.G.A. stays O.K.
[along the round edge] Save the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Hospital for Women