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100 1 _aWalter, J. Conway
_q(James Conway)
245 1 0 _aRecords of Woodhall Spa and Neighbourhood :
_bHistorical, Anecdotal, Physiographical, and Archaeological, with Other Matter
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-11-04
508 _aTranscribed from the 1899 W. K. Morton edition by David Price
520 _a"Records of Woodhall Spa and Neighbourhood" by J. Conway Walter is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a compilation of local history, anecdotes, physiographical insights, and archaeological notes about Woodhall Spa and its surroundings. The text seeks to preserve a record of the area’s transformation, its medicinal springs, and the people who shaped its past. At the start of the book, the author introduces the premise of documenting the history of Woodhall Spa, emphasizing the need to collect personal reminiscences and historical notes that may otherwise be forgotten. He reflects on the journey of the medicinal waters' discovery in the early 19th century, detailing John Parkinson's failed coal mine endeavors and the subsequent realization of the well's healing properties. The narrative continues to unravel historical insights into the development of Woodhall Spa as a health resort, setting the stage for the exploration of its various attributes and historical significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWoodhall Spa (England)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27160
999 _c68069
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