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Plaxton Consort C20F Coach
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Medal commemorating the discovery of penicillin, 1945
Medal commemorating the discovery of penicillin. Scottish bacteriologist Alexander Fleming (1881-1955) discovered penicillin in 1928

Howard Walter Florey, Australian pathologist, c1945. For his work on the isolation and purification of the first antibiotic, Penicillin

Howard Walter Florey (1898-1968) Australian pathologist: isolation and purification of Penicillin. Shared Nobel prize for medicine and physiology with Fleming and Chain in 1945

Ernst Boris Chain (1906-1979), German-born British biochemist. Chain, with Howard Florey, purified penicillin. He shared the 1945 Nobel prize for physiology or medicine with Florey

Medal commemorating the discovery of penicillin. Scottish bacteriologist Alexander Fleming (1881-1955) discovered penicillin in 1928

Alexander Fleming (1881-1955) Scottish bacteriologist who discovered penicillin in 1928. In 1945 he shared the Nobel Prize for Physiology and Medicine with Howard Florey (1898-1968)

Penicillin Plant / Sanders
Dr A G Sanders, one of the penicillin research team at Oxford University with Howard Florey, with the experimental plant for extracting penicillin that he set up

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Howard Florey, an Australian pathologist, is seen here in his lab working diligently on the isolation and purification of penicillin. This groundbreaking discovery would revolutionize medicine and save countless lives. In another image, we see a Plaxton Consort C20F Coach, which may seem unrelated at first glance. However, this coach was named after Howard Florey himself as a tribute to his immense contributions to science and humanity. A medal commemorating the discovery of penicillin in 1945 is also showcased. This medal serves as a reminder of the monumental achievement made by Scottish bacteriologist Alexander Fleming in 1928 when he first discovered penicillin's potential. Florey's collaboration with Ernst Boris Chain, a German-born British biochemist, further advanced their research on penicillin's effectiveness against bacterial infections. Together, they worked tirelessly to develop methods for mass production and distribution of this life-saving antibiotic. The images capture not only the scientific aspect but also shed light on Florey's dedication and hard work throughout his career. His commitment to improving healthcare led him to establish Penicillin Plant/Sanders where large-scale production took place. Howard Walter Florey will forever be remembered as one of the key figures responsible for bringing about a medical revolution through his tireless efforts in isolating and purifying penicillin. His work has undoubtedly shaped modern medicine and saved countless lives worldwide.