“Mark Houghton has written a fabulous biography of his father, the surgeon Mr. Paul Houghton. It is an extraordinary story of faith, of medical affairs, and of the Royal Navy in wartime. ”
Extraordinary times require ordinary people
Torpedoed and trapped in a sinking ship, Paul Houghton was one of the colourful characters of the Malta convoys, saving the lives at sea of two fighting admirals and becoming the first Fleet Surgeon of the Royal Navy. He was also consultant surgeon at the former Worcester Royal Infirmary.
During the 80th anniversary year of the end of the Second World War, his son, Dr Mark Houghton is launching his book ‘Through Fire and Water’ with talks and book signing on Saturday 12 April 2025 at Charles Hastings Education Centre.
PROGRAMME
11:00am Doors open
11:30am Tea/Coffee served in restaurant
12:00pm Talks in the lecture theatre include Mr. John Black PRCS, Dr Mark Houghton and naval author Captain Peter Hore RN
13:00pm Lunch and book signing in the restaurant
14:00pm Event end
George Marshall Medical Museum will remain open during the event which will be held at the Charles Hastings Education Centre.
TICKETS
Pay in cash on the day or online via Eventbrite. £15.00 on the door (£16.00 on Eventbrite - see ticket link). If you wish to pay in cash on the door, please RSVP to gmmedicalmuseum@gmail.com by Wednesday 26 March 2025 so we can cater for the correct numbers. Include names and contact details and any dietary or access needs. Your ticket price includes access to talks and museum, morning refreshments, cold buffet lunch and an opportunity to purchase a signed copy of ‘Through Fire and Water’ for just £7.00. Hard copies of the book are available to pre-order at a price of £12.00. Email us to pre-order.
