The Doctors Trail by artaddict2
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Just a few yards from the old Stocks (yesterdays upload).
From Mid 18th century - Mid 19th century Whitworth Square became famous for the remarkable Taylor family of Doctors and Bonesetters, Patients would be sent from miles around to be treated.
Up to 100 patients would wait in the drawing room at Whitworth House, the doctors insisting on an orderly queue, rich or poor with no preferential treatment for the wealthy
James Taylor settled here from Bacup as a blacksmith. His son also James developed an interest in Horse ailments. He was sometimes called upon to use his horse doctor skills on human patients, particularly broken or malformed bones and cancers. common to both horses and people it followed that the teatment could cure either. So began the medical tradition of the Taylor family which was to last over a century. It is said that the earlier doctors would abandon some patients and rush out to treat a horse.
The first true doctor was John Taylor who set up practice in 1764, and from then on the family both male and female carried on the practice for 6 or 7 generations producing 26 doctors most of whom practiced here at one time.
Credit for information - Leaflet jointly produced by Rossendale Borough Council and Rossendale Groundwork Trust. Also Whitworth Historical Society.
Comments (32)
beachzz
A beautiful foto; I love the mossy green and the rusty gate. But the story that goes with it is equally fine, history right in front of us!!
countess8
another great shot you have a great eye for pictures. I might be new to photography but i have always been into art used to draw alot so I know a great shot when i see one although i dont understand all the inn's aand out of it yet like all the terms used to descibe a picture but anyway well done x
ledwolorz
Beautiful photo.
durleybeachbum
Fascinating! and a great composition!
JeffG7BRJ
Great capture Alan, and a fantastic narrative to go with it, I new a little about the doctors but did not know that they have a trail named after them. This is what I like about RR especially when there is history or a story to go with the image but then you already know this.lol. Excellent pov and like Marilyn, I like the moss at the bottom of the dry stone wall, that looks like it could do with a little TLC. Bravo!!!!!
aljaysart
Great POV and capture, excellent well done.
CavalierLady
Great shot, and a great eye you have. Wonderful POV, love the corner of the old gate at the bottom.
Liam.
Excellent compo and DOF.
huismus
Wonderful capture!
VDH Online Now!
Wonderful shot!!
frankie96
Very interesting history...and a nice image...
krakosky
interesting pov, well done
kgb224
Excellent capture.Thank you for sharing this picture.
MrsLubner
The signpost, the wall, the rusted, hanging gate...the story behind it all... wonderful!
IO4
Fascinating history and great photo!!
mickuk50
as always alan great info and capture .i think we are between us all starting a history class rather than photography :o)..i think jeff is right though the info does a lot to explaining a photo and enhances it .excellent my friend mick
toddaking
Excellent picture. Todd
JaneEden
Wow I love the history attached to this image, very interesting and your photogaphy is excellent - hugs Jane xx
virginiese
Great shot ! Nice POV and thanks for the story ! Hugs Virginie
amlondono
Fantastic shot ! Ana
Richardphotos
very interesting history and your capture takes in the ambiance perfect
camilledubuc
beautiful capture.
hipps13
WOW Alan so cool fun and interesting a nice day for a smile sweet weekend to you warm hug, Linda
LudyMelltSekher
Magnificent Photography, Excellent!!Congratulations!!
Janiss
Well seen, green capture my friend!
EdwinDrix
Excellent capture!!!! Edwin
tofi
Great composition with such soft and lovely tones. I love the structure of the rocks, and the way they seem to be a protective shield of sorts, so beautifully and perfectly layered upon eachother. A lovely capture, with such an essence of historical significance behind it!
Cytisus
Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
auntietk
Wonderful photograph, and fascinating information to go with it! My favorite combination. Great presentation, my friend!
jocko500
that some history. cool looking shot