Date:1774
Description:Blest Hadderton began his practice as a doctor in the 1700s on the High Street and continued for 30 years. Not much is known about this time of his life but it is highly probable that the title of 'Dr' was one he gave himself, as there was no requirement to be registered until 1858. Anaesthetic had not yet been invented and many still subscribed to the 'miasma' theory (that gases could cause illness) and the human body contained four humors (black bile, yellow bile, blood, phlegm) that had to be kept in balance to keep the body healthy. It is known that he became a Burgess in 1766 after paying a sum of £12 (£1,230 in 2023). This meant that he could own land and serve on the council. He became very well known around town after serving as Bailiff, Justice of the Peace, High Constable and eventually the mayor from 1774. He died in 1797, aged 71, and his son John took over his medical practice.
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Donor ref:Nm.2016.18(R) (22/48885)
Source: Brampton Museum and Art Gallery, Newcastle under Lyme
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