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Human in vitro fertilisation followed by the world’s first successful pregnancy was performed at this hospital by Mr. Patrick Steptoe, Dr Robert Edwards and their supporting staff in November 1977.
Scheme
Oldham Council
Location
The Royal Oldham Hospital, Maternity Unit, Rochdale Road Oldham OL1 2JH

This plaque commemorates the work of Patrick Steptoe, Robert Edwards and their team.