Be part of history: Dewsbury Hospital celebrating 150 years with special commemorative photo
Dewsbury and District Hospital is encouraging people to be “part of history” with a special commemorative photograph to celebrate its 150th anniversary of hospital
The event - in which people will spell out ‘150’ - is due to take place on Wednesday, March 18. Those taking part will walk from the Ridings Centre at the hospital at noon, towards Staincliffe Sports and Social Club, on Halifax Road, ready for the photo to be taken at 12.30pm.
The free event is part of the MY Hospitals Charity’s efforts to celebrate 150 years of Dewsbury and District Hospital, and its commitment to its community, throughout 2026.
A spokesperson for Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust said: “As part of our fantastic celebrations, we’re giving staff, patients, families and our Dewsbury community the chance to be a part of history with a special commemorative photograph.
“Come along on Wednesday, March 18, for an iconic photo of everyone positioned to spell out ‘150’. This photo will be a huge part of the celebrations later in the year and in years to come as people look back on the historic milestone.
“Come along, bring friends and family, and help us mark this incredible milestone together.”
More events and fundraisers will be taking place throughout the year to celebrate the anniversary.
The 150 celebrations started at the end of last month with an Iftar event, in partnership with the Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust Chaplaincy team, to mark the start of Ramadan at the hospital’s Oakwell Centre.
The event included presentations and reflections from the local community and Imams, prayers, and food.
For more information about the special ‘150’ photograph, call 01924 546017, email [email protected] or visit www.myhospitalscharity.org/dewsbury-150