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Volume 15 Issue 4

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The Life of Professor Orlando Charnock Bradley, (1871-1937): Building the Summerhall Site, Part 2 This part deals with the construction of the veterinary college at Summerhall in Edinburgh, which was given an impetus by the appointment of Charnock Bradley as principal in 1911. He was involved in the detailed planning of the buildings. He had to oversee the raising of the money for the building to go ahead – half from central Government and half by public subscription....

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Volume 15 Issue 3

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The Life of Professor Orlando Charnock Bradley, (1871-1937): Diary Entries 1895-1923, Part 1 The life of Orlando Charnock Bradley, as recorded in the forty-one years of his diaries. He was born in 1871. He attended the New Veterinary College in Edinburgh from 1889. He also was a medical student at Edinburgh University from 1895, graduating in 1900. He had a friendship with Aleen Cust and tutored her at the New Veterinary College. Aleen Cust was the first female veterinary...

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Volume 15 Issue 2

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A Short History of British Small Animal Practice A history of small animal practice in Britain, from the earliest mention of ‘British’ dogs by Roman authors to the foundation of the BSAVA in 1957. The author covers the classical and medieval periods. He reviews early veterinary literature, including John Caius, who described sixteen different types of dogs in Britain. ‘The Noble art of Venerie or Huntin’ was the first book to deal with canine disease in Britain was published in...

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Volume 15 Issue 1

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Fundraising to Rebuild the Royal Veterinary College By 1932 the buildings of the Royal Veterinary College were in a dilapidated state and need ed urgent replacement. This was estimated to cost £250,000. A nationwide campaign to raise money was launched. Money was given by raffles and collections at horse shows and dog shows, fund raising events such as fetes and concerts. Donations were received from a wide range of sources – from individuals to clubs and societies, pet food...

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