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Needle bath, Thermal Baths, The Crescent, Buxton, c 1960
Image Reference:
DCHP000696
Artist/Photographer:
Copyright Reserved
Collection:
Derbyshire
ImageDate:
c 1960
LibraryRef:
Buxton
Image Date:
c 1960
Measurements:
11 x 12.7 cm
Location:
Derbyshire
Keywords:
thermal
baths
interior
treatment
room
needle
bath
water
health
recuperation
nurse
matron
tiles
uniform
hair
fashion
practitioner
shower
head
spray
jets
glass
bricks
woman
Buxton
Copyright Reserved
Library Reference:
Buxton
Library:
Buxton
Description:
Small jets of water are sprayed in a circular form.
Pictured is Mrs M Hargreaves who worked at the baths for 25 years.
The Spa development began in Buxton in 1779, when the 5th Duke of Devonshire planned to create a second Bath.
The Thermal Baths were built c 1853 by H Currey and closed in September 1963.
Usage:
Personal
Educational
Commercial
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