Pamphlets concerning British spas, including spas at Bath, Bristol, Cheltenham, Harrogate, Llangybi, Malvern, Newnham Regis, Stratford upon Avon, Tilbury and Tunbridge Wells, and general works on spas, 1587-1800.
Harrogate Medical Society's Collection of Pamphlets on British Spas
This material is held atBorthwick Institute for Archives, University of York
- Reference
- GB 193 HMS
- Dates of Creation
- 1587-1800
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 0.04 cubic metres
2 boxes
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Harrogate Medical Society was established in 1884. Its founders included Lewis John Hobson, Honorary Physician at York County Hospital, 1882-1884, and a physician at Royal Bath Hospital, Harrogate, from 1885 to 1932.
In 1938 the Society was instrumental in the launch of the Harrogate Spa Medical Journal, a publication intended to foster further local and regional support for the town's spa among medical practitioners.
Access Information
Records are open to the public, subject to the overriding provisions of relevant legislation, including data protection laws.
Acquisition Information
The archive was deposited at the Borthwick Institute by Harrogate Medical Society in 1979.
Note
Harrogate Medical Society was established in 1884. Its founders included Lewis John Hobson, Honorary Physician at York County Hospital, 1882-1884, and a physician at Royal Bath Hospital, Harrogate, from 1885 to 1932.
In 1938 the Society was instrumental in the launch of the Harrogate Spa Medical Journal, a publication intended to foster further local and regional support for the town's spa among medical practitioners.
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A typescript finding aid, to item level, is available for consultation in the searchroom of the Borthwick Institute.
Archivist's Note
Created by S. A. Shearn, 13.08.15.
Conditions Governing Use
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Custodial History
Prior to its deposit at the Borthwick Institute the archive had been kept at Harrogate Public Library.
Accruals
Further accruals are not expected.
Additional Information
Published
GB 193