Harold Harding SUMPTION GP Drybrook (General)

by Brian Meek , Saturday, January 22, 2011, 14:59 (5059 days ago) @ cmfenton

I well remember Dr Sumption. His surgery was attached to the house in Quabbs Lane, Drybrook. This was in the 1940's and I'm sure, the early 50's. I'm think he retired when Dr Hopper arrived in Drybrook and took over the practice. I know that Dr Hopper was there in about 1958, if not before.
Dr Hopper was definitely living in the house in 1960

The main house in Quabbs Lane was accessed through a pair of double gates, and the surgery was through a side gate located at the side of the double gates. At the front of the house was a tarmac driveway with very big garden, laid out as lawns and rose borders, with a brook at the bottom. On three sides of the garden was a high stone wall.

The front door to the house was large and heavy. Inside was a large entrance hall with an ornate wide staircase.

I think that Dr Sumption covered the Drybrook and possibly Ruardean Hill areas and Dr Tandy covered Cinderford and Dilke Hospital.
Ruardean was I believe covered by Drs Rocyn-Jones. They were an husband and wife team.
Hope this helps to fill in some of the gaps.

Brian