London Overground line renamed to honour hospitals legacy of HIV/AIDS care GCN [Video]

Transport for London (TfL) has introduced new names for its London Overground lines, one of which—the Mildmay Line—honouring a significant chapter in LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS history.  

The Mildmay Line, which runs between Richmond, Clapham Junction, and Stratford, has been renamed in tribute to Mildmay Mission Hospital in Shoreditch. The hospital, a charitable institution, was a cornerstone of care during the HIV/AIDS crisis in the 1980s and remains a leading specialist in HIV care today. TfL described it as “a valued and respected place for the LGBTQ+ community.”  

Mildmay Mission Hospital gained global recognition for its work as Europe’s first dedicated AIDS hospice, reopening in 1988 under Princess Alexandra. During the height of the crisis, it was visited multiple times by Diana, Princess of Wales. Her visits, both official and unofficial, were instrumental in breaking down stigma around HIV/AIDS. Diana’s compassion, often shown by holding hands with patients, made headlines worldwide …