A "well-loved" retired doctor has hung up his stethoscope in favour of a pen as he shares the story of a doctor's surgery in Andover in a "heartfelt" new book.
Dr Malcolm Stone, a GP from St Mary’s Surgery in Church Close, has marked a new chapter in his retirement after a fulfilling career helping the people of Andover with their ailments.
His book, A Surgery Through Time, details the story of St Mary’s Surgery in Andover, from its birth as a single-handed practice in the front room of the doctor’s house to a purpose-built health centre with 10 general practitioners.
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Dr Stone tells the stories of the doctors who have worked there, and some of the medicine practised over the years, some of which would send shivers through a modern GP practice.
His book also explores the history of the buildings that the practice has operated from, including the bankrupt corn merchant who sold the site to the first GP, to the burnt-down townhouse that became the site of the new premises.
A spokesperson for St Mary's Surgery said: "St Mary’s Surgery is sure that this book will be an interesting read for all St Mary’s Surgery patients and local residents."
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