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Dr Hockens first surgery, West Wallsend. The man with amputated leg is Mr Woods, postman.

  • Dr Hockens first surgery, West Wallsend. The man with amputated leg is Mr Woods, postman.

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    Dr James Preston Hocken 1859-1935 was one of the first doctors in West Wallsend. He first came to West Wallsend around 1891 and was doctor until his retirement. He was on the committee for the School of Arts and a member of the local Masonic Lodge. He is well known for having the first car in the area. Dr Hocken lived in West Wallsend until his death in 1935.

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