June Lewis-Jones gave an informative and entertaining talk on medical practices in the town from the Middle Ages to the 20th Century. Medical men mentioned during the talk included:
- Thomas Fayreford who treated people throughout the West Country in the 16th Century including at least one Fairford resident
- Mr Ducket a licensed surgeon in the town in the mid-18th Century
- and the Iles, Cornwall and Bloxsome dynasties of doctors serving the town in the 19th and 20 centuries
Also covered were the Retreat lunatic asylum, the Pest House at Burdocks, Fairford Workhouse, Fairford Cottage Hospital and the fundraising efforts of the Carnival for the hospital. The talk was illustrated by pictures from June’s own collection.
Pictures courtesy of June
June Lewis-Jones gave an informative and entertaining talk on medical practices in the town from the Middle Ages to the 20th Century. Medical men mentioned during the talk included:
- Thomas Fayreford who treated people throughout the West Country in the 16th Century including at least one Fairford resident
- Mr Ducket a licensed surgeon in the town in the mid-18th Century
- and the Iles, Cornwall and Bloxsome dynasties of doctors serving the town in the 19th and 20 centuries