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Old Swinford Hospital's 15th annual Foley Lecture

Old Swinford Hospital's 15th annual Foley Lecture

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  1. Andy Street, West Midlands Mayor; Paul Kilbride, Headmaster, Old Swinford Hospital; Malcolm Wilcox, Chairman, Feoffees and Governors.
    Andy Street, West Midlands Mayor; Paul Kilbride, Headmaster, Old Swinford Hospital; Malcolm Wilcox, Chairman, Feoffees and Governors.1 of 5
  2. Mike Billingham, Feoffee and Governor; Richard Butler, CBI Director – West Midlands.
    Mike Billingham, Feoffee and Governor; Richard Butler, CBI Director – West Midlands.2 of 5
  3. Oliver Bytom, Tom Penn, Jasmine White, OSH students.
    Oliver Bytom, Tom Penn, Jasmine White, OSH students.3 of 5
  4. Tom Wilcox, Former OSH Student; Kate Wilcox.
    Tom Wilcox, Former OSH Student; Kate Wilcox.4 of 5
  5. Chris Loughran, High Sheriff of West Midlands; Lord and Lady Cobham.
    Chris Loughran, High Sheriff of West Midlands; Lord and Lady Cobham.5 of 5
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