Salisbury Cathedral looked absolutely 'bluetiful' last night as it was lit up in blue as part of the NHS 75th anniversary celebrations.
On Wednesday, July 5, the Cathedral was engulfed in vivid blue light, glowing in all it's glory as the 75th anniversary of the NHS was celebrated.
The occasion was also marked in at the Roman Baths in Bath and the Central Library in Swindon.
These photos show the spectacular sight.
Stacey Hunter CEO at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust said: "Having worked for the NHS for 36 years, I remain exceptionally proud of everything our colleagues deliver for patients and our community.
"The NHS is all about the people who work in it, who choose to dedicate their time and expertise to support our communities at some of their happiest times, but also in some of their most difficult times.
"It has been a challenging few year but despite this, our teams continue to give their best, and every single week people write to me to tell me of the fantastic care and support they have received in our hospital.
"I wouldn’t want to work anywhere other than in the NHS, upholding the principle of care free at the point of need for everyone, and I look forward to it continuing to thrive for the next 75 years. It is one of the finest institutions in our country."
The Very Revd Nicholas Papadopulos, Dean of Salisbury said: "For three quarters of a century the NHS has been at the heart of our community, caring for us, saving lives, and preparing us for our dying.
"The Cathedral likewise observes key moments in life’s journey – our beginnings, and our most momentous commitments; the Cathedral too, seeks to relieve suffering through practical compassion; and as a Christian community we try to prepare for our dying in faith and with hope. God bless the NHS!"
Cllr Richard Clewer, Chair of Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Partnership and Leader of Wiltshire Council, added: “The NHS plays a central role in the lives of everyone living and working in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire.
“It is fantastic that we have been able to celebrate the enormous achievements it has made over the past 75 years and thank its hardworking and dedicated staff by illuminating some of our most iconic local landmarks.
“I’m sure that when Salisbury Cathedral was illuminated, residents of Wiltshire were reminded of the excellent work everyone in the NHS does to support us all to live healthy lives every day.”
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