The Main Ward Block in 1997

1997 was 22 year since the Main Block first opened to patients. This year local residents of Norwich were still campaigning for the N&N hospital to stay in the city centre but by the end of 1997, building of the new hospital in Colney, was ready to start.

Events during 1997
Prev year in existence - The Main Ward Block in 1996
 * In 1997, finally, preparations were being made for the construction of the new Norfolk & Norwich Hospital in Colney, which was to start in January 1998. Campaigners still tried to keep the hospital at the current site. By the end of 1997, their battle was lost as construction was due to start next year. The Main Ward Block was 22 years old in 1997.

Next year in existence - The Main Ward Block in 1998