Born on 31 July 1862 at Madras, India, the third child and second but eldest surviving son of Samuel Brock, controller of public works accounts for Madras, and his wife Phoebe Parsons. He was educated at University College School, London and University College Hospital, where he won the Filliter exh

Born 12 April 1863, the third son of Arthur Isaac Solly, country gentleman and company director, and Georgina Reade, his wife. He was educated at Rugby School and St Thomas's Hospital, where he won many prizes, including the Solly gold medal for surgery, founded by his family. After qualifying in 18