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Rheumatology 2004; 43: 385-386
Rheumatology Vol. 43 No. 3 (c) British Society for Rheumatology 2003; all rights reserved

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The Devonshire Royal Hospital Buxton

Heberden Historical Series/Series Editor: M. I. V. Jayson

E. P. Copp

Alderley, Disley, Stockport, Cheshire, UK.

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In July 2000 the Devonshire Royal Hospital (Fig. 1) closed its doors to patients for the last time and so brought to an end an era of care of the infirm extending over many centuries.


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  		FIG. 1. The Devonshire Royal Hospital Buxton.

 

Early history

The Romans first discovered and used the mineral springs at Buxton, but after their departure these were neglected and were not revived until the reign of Elizabeth 1. Mary Queen of Scots stayed in the Old Hall . . . [Full Text of this Article]

The building

National Health Service


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