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STORER (John). Hints on the Constitution of Dispensaries, with the view of their being rendered of more extensive benefit to the Labouring Population, and equally applicable and advantageous to Towns of considerable Population; to Market Towns of all denominations, and even to Rural Districts consisting of contiguous Parishes. [with an appendix].1832
London: J. Hatchard and Son, First edition, 12mo, [4], 92pp., presentation inscription on blank verso of half-title "To Mr. Jowett - Surgeon with Doctr. Storer's compliments.", library stamp on lower outer corner on blank margin, no other library markings, original printed boards, spine partly defective, uncut, a nice copy. Dr John Storer M.D. F.R.S was the first Consulting Physician to the Nottingham General Hospital. He came to Nottingham in 1781 after serving in the Army Medical Service. He took an active part in the foundation of the hospital and later founded and helped to operate the Sneinton Lunatic Asylum. He was also the first president of the Bromley House Subscription Library. Dr Storer lived at Thurland Hall from where he carried on his practice. He retired to Lenton Firs in Wollaton Park.
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