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History
It was founded in 1837 as a provident dispensary
It no longer exists
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What was reforming about it?
It was one of many such dispensaries, introduced in the early 19th century as a way of allowing working-class members to make contributions when they could afford it and draw on medical services such as midwifery and home visits when needed
Where in Bloomsbury
It was at 26 Burton Crescent from at least 1841 to at least 1861, according to Post Office directories
Website of current institution
It no longer exists
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Books about it
It is mentioned briefly in F. Peter Woodford, ‘Provident and Non-Provident Dispensaries in Camden,’ Camden History Review, vol. 25 (2001)
Archives
None found
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