John Roger Hoare studied medicine at St Mary's Hospital and London University. After an early appointment at Harefield Hospital he moved to St Bartholomew's Hospital to specialize in orthopaedics. He also held appointments at St George's and at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital. At the time of

Neville Gleave was born in Timperley, Altrincham, Cheshire on 7 August 1935. His father was James Eric Gleave, a headmaster, his mother was Rhoda née Smedley. He was educated at Altrincham Grammar School for Boys and went on to study medicine at St Thomas's Hospital. His appointments included lectur