1999 marks the centenary of the two major British Schools of Tropical Medic
ine, founded in London and Liverpool, respectively. The origin(s) of the fo
rmer clearly Lies in the Seamen's Hospital Society, which dates from 1821.
It seems Likely that the foundation of this school (with Government support
) also acted as a catalyst for the school at Liverpool, which in fact opene
d its doors a few months before that in London.