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Harrogate, The Great Northern Spa and Health Resort, c 1900 (b / w photo)
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Harrogate, The Great Northern Spa and Health Resort, c 1900 (b / w photo)
7172075 Harrogate, The Great Northern Spa and Health Resort, c 1900 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harrogate, The Great Northern Spa and Health Resort. Illustration for a booklet of views of Harrogate and Neighbourbood (Parker, c 1900).); © Look and Learn
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This print captures the essence of Harrogate, The Great Northern Spa and Health Resort in the early 1900s. Taken by an English photographer from the 19th century, this image is a part of a private collection. Harrogate was renowned for its healing properties and was considered a haven for those seeking respite from illness and disease. In this illustration, we see people indulging in various health treatments such as massage, symbolizing the pursuit of physical well-being. The advertisement-like quality of this photo suggests that it was used to promote Harrogate as a destination for medical services. It highlights the importance placed on quick cures and emphasizes the effectiveness of their therapeutic offerings. Asclepius, the Greek god associated with healing, is referenced here through his emblematic staff intertwined with serpents. This further reinforces Harrogate's reputation as a place where ailments were cured. The presence of thermal springs adds to Harrogate's allure as these natural hot springs were believed to possess medicinal properties capable of curing infectious diseases like flu or sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Overall, this image provides us with insight into how medical science and advertising intersected during the late nineteenth century. It serves as a reminder of our ongoing fascination with finding remedies for various maladies while showcasing Harrogate's status as an esteemed health resort during that era.
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