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