Doctoring the Bay: A history of the Torquay and District Medical Society
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In 1842 when deaths from smallpox, cholera and TB were rampant, a group of Torquay doctors formed a medical society. After extensive research in old medical journals and archives Dr Moore looks at how the Society battled with the local council over public baths, criticised councillors who were slum landlords and fought for improved sanitation.
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