Mary, Well Woman of Buxton

Sharing the story of Buxton and it’s famous thermal waters through the eyes of an Edwardian well attendant.

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@BCA1967 #BuxtonGlimpses

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@BCA1967 Looks familiar. Love the old lamppost though, there’s some beauties around Buxton!

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@explorebuxton @vpdd @peakdistrict @BuxtonMuseum @GreenManArt @NatWestBusiness A different scene today...

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@explorebuxton @vpdd @peakdistrict @BuxtonMuseum @GreenManArt @NatWestBusiness A quieter day in 1859, notice the small fountain on the right, ‘where every thirsty passer-by may help himself to pure, wholesome, and unadulterated “Adam’s Ale”’.

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@claireeelou @johnyates70 Terrace Road, under the window of the Kip McGrath shop!

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Well I’ve never noticed this little fellow before. #BuxtonGlimpses

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One can not resist an afternoon tea picnic on the slopes.

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@AnnaFRhodes Sadly not yet, a sneaky close up shot from between the wires instead

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What a glorious May morning!

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@heritagecomment @BCA1967 @nationaltrust @CPRE @NaturalEngland @DerbysWildlife @IHBCtweet @ArchHFund @HeritageFundM_E @HighPeakBC Not to mention the abundance of wild garlic!

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Is that a dusting of snow here in the gardens in Buxton?

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The wild garlic was strong in the woods today, I feel it necessary to bake some ‘Wild Garlic & Cheese Scones’, based on WW1 Ration Scones recipe from 1918 https://t.co/uIy4MOwow5

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The Douche uses various types of hoses and nozzles and treatments vary in temperature and pressure according to the type of complaint being treated. Special applications to particular parts of the body or internal organs are available including gastric douches.

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The humble potato...

If one's energy and vitality has been consumed in recent weeks and is taking its toll on ones eyes, cut two halves of a round slice of raw potato, preferably cold from the pantry, and place one under each eye and leave for 20 minutes.

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I do not envy the arduous job of one of my neighbours on Windsor Terrace, Mr R Skidmore (54), for he can be seen at all hours transporting his passengers to or from Places of Worship, the Baths, Pavilion or Stands, and to or from any house or place.

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What lovely activities!

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Check out our newly replenished digital learning resources page on our website. We've put lots of new boredom busting activities on there to try out with your little ones at home, with even more on their way! 👌 https://t.co/efbo73AgkB #BPTatHome #Museumathome #Culutredoesntstop

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The wise words of William Henry Robertson, ‘A Guide to the Use of the Buxton Waters’ 1859

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‘The effect of these waters on the system is essentially stimulating. When the water is drunk by a person in perfect health, it frequently produces a slight sense of giddiness, followed by a degree of increased warmth...

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...These waters usually stimulate the appetite and digestion, and act specially on the kidneys and bladder, increasing the quantity of urine. In the large majority of cases, it never exerts a laxative power, evidently agreeing with the system...’