From surgeons and doctors to administration staff, fundraisers and those who cook the hospital meals, they have all had a part to play in shaping medical care across the district. There will be some familiar faces, especially if you have worked at the hospital.

5. NHS 75 - celebrating our local heroes
Morecambe Bay NHS Hospitals Trust senior orthopaedic consultant and clinical director of surgery, Victor Burton, who was presented with many presents from friends and collegues at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary at his retirement party held at the infirmary's social club. Photo: CLIVE DAINTY

6. NHS 75 - celebrating our local heroes
Consultant Dr John Davies (left) and retired consultant Dr Miles Rucklidge take a closer look at an inhaler from around the 1920s which was on display at THE Royal Lancaster Infirmary as part of celebrations to mark 150 years of anaesthesia. Photo: LORNE CAMPBELL

7. NHS 75 - celebrating our local heroes
Dr Colin Brown was the new consultant physician at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary. Photo: MICHAEL WHITE

8. NHS 75 - celebrating our local heroes
Head Biomedical Scientist, Peter Hind, makes use of the Plasmathor machine which was bought for the hospital by The Friends of the Royal Lancaster Infirmary. Photo: DARREN ANDREWS