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Peat bath treatment, Thermal Baths, The Crescent, Buxton, c 1920
Image Reference:
DCHP000693
Artist/Photographer:
Board, J R
Collection:
Derbyshire
ImageDate:
c 1920
LibraryRef:
Buxton
Image Date:
c 1920
Measurements:
12.7 x 9.5 cm
Location:
Derbyshire
Keywords:
thermal
baths
interior
treatment
room
health
recuperation
man
patient
doctor
peat
bucket
blanket
sheet
bed
tiles
spectacles
glasses
moustache
white
uniform
jacket
trousers
hair
fashion
practitioner
Buxton
Board, J R
Library Reference:
Buxton
Library:
Buxton
Description:
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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