Sir Andrew Horne's Knighthood In 1913 Sir Andrew John Horne received a Knighthood from the British Crown, in recognition of his contribution to the medical profession both as Master of the National Maternity Hospital and President of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland. Another Irish medic Sir Robert Woods also received a knighthood at the same time. The section contains documents, photographs and object relating to Horne's knighthood. 1913