Mexborough and Swinton Times, February 10, 1939

Magnificent Work

On Duty in Difficult Times

Tributes to Mr. Thompson’s magnificent work for the hospital were paid at Wednesday’s meeting by Mr. W. A. Lewis, Chairman of the Board, and Alderman G. Schofield. The Board decided to place on record their sincere appreciation of the services he has rendered, and to give some tangible proof of their esteem by opening, a testimonial fund, and starting it with a donation of £10.

Derbyshire Man.

A native of Breadsall, near Derby, Mr. Thompson, whu is 79, lived for a, short time at Oughtibridge, and was there when the Bradfield Dam burst on March 11th 1864.

Sheffield Evening Telegraph – Thursday 02 February 1939

Long Service At Hospital

After nearly 50 years of service in various capacities at the Mexborough Montagu Hospital, Mr. Harry Thompson, assistant secretary, has retired under the new age limit adopted at the institution.

Mr. Thompson has served under every chairman since the formation of the hospital, and has become widely and popularly known among all hospital supporters.

A native of Little Eaton, Derbyshire, Mr. Thompson, joined the L.M.S. Railway service in 1873, and removed to Swinton as signalman in 1889. From the time of his arrival in the district he immediately became interested in the work of the Montagu Hospital, which had been established only a few months earlier. He became the representative of Swinton railwaymen on its management board.

A public testimonial has been launched by the Hospital Board with the object of raising a fund to mark appreciation of Mr. Thompson’s services to the hospital. The management board is also to present Mr. Thompson with an illuminated address.