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Where Harold Gillies invented modern plastic surgery on the faces of WWI's wounded — Sidcup's extraordinary Queen Mary's Hospital heritage, the Sidcup Place park, and the South East London suburban character make it one of outer London's most medically significant communities

Roam is the free UK local discovery app — find the best local businesses, events and hidden gems in Sidcup, Greater London.

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About Roam: The UK's free local discovery app — helping people find what's nearby and helping local businesses reach their community across Sidcup and beyond.

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Known for

The Queen Mary's Hospital (pioneering plastic surgery on WWI soldiers), the Sidcup Place park, and a South East London suburb with significant medical heritage

A little history

Queen Mary's Hospital Sidcup — opened in 1917 — was where Harold Gillies pioneered plastic surgery techniques on WWI soldiers, treating over 5,000 patients. This work laid the foundations for modern reconstructive surgery. The suburb has good community amenities.

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The Queen Mary's plastic surgery heritage is marked locally. Sidcup Place park for local recreation. Bexley is close for wider amenities. The town centre for community shopping.

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Food & drink in Sidcup

Sidcup has good local cafes and independent food. Bexley and Bromley are close for wider food.

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For businesses in Sidcup

Sidcup serves the local community. Healthcare remains significant. Independent businesses serve the residential catchment.

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