Nicholas Hanson Sheldon

bmj;381/jun02_6/p1237/FAF1faNicholas Hanson Sheldon (“Nick”) was born to Dennis and Nadine Sheldon in Derby City Hospital. His father (a third generation doctor) was GP for Repton School. From young, Nick had his nose in a book and showed promise at school. St Wystan’s, Repton, followed by prep school Stancliffe Hall, where he became the renowned anchor in tug-of-war, and then Oundle. At Oundle Nick enjoyed 2nd VIII rowing, singing in chapel choir, and playing the French horn in orchestras, wind bands, and quartets.Having always determined to be a doctor, during holidays, Nick volunteered to chef at Derby City Hospital—an eight mile trip along the busy A38.Nick went up to Cambridge in 1970 with a choral exhibition to Magdalene College to read medicine. His interview was trial by tea with the master and his wife, where his impeccable manners saw him through. Nick enjoyed all that Cambridge had to offer, as oarsman,…
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