Stopford Building, Medical building at University of Manchester, United Kingdom.
The Stopford Building rises on Oxford Road, Manchester, with its concrete exterior and six lecture theaters dedicated to medical education and research.
Built between 1969 and 1972 by H. S. Fairhurst & Son, the building gained recognition as Europe's largest medical facility with a construction cost of £12.5 million.
The building bears the name of Lord Stopford, a distinguished anatomist and former Vice-Chancellor who made substantial contributions to medical education.
The Stopford Library within the building provides extensive resources and study spaces for medical students and scientists at the University of Manchester.
This medical school facility has educated more physicians than any other institution in Britain, establishing its position in UK medical training.
Inception: 1972
GPS coordinates: 53.46390,-2.23080
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:58
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