MED/10/4 - Liverpool Dispensary (Dispensaries) - [1778-1982]

Contains the following records:

  • Papers regarding the Liverpool Dispensary (Dispensaries) collected by Dr John A Ross
  • Liverpool General Dispensary: Files of Correspondence and Loose papers
  • Report of the Committee of the Liverpool Dispensaries
  • Articles re Liv...

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Contains the following records:

  • Papers regarding the Liverpool Dispensary (Dispensaries) collected by Dr John A Ross
  • Liverpool General Dispensary: Files of Correspondence and Loose papers
  • Report of the Committee of the Liverpool Dispensaries
  • Articles re Liverpool Dispensary
Date:[1778-1982]
Reference Number:MED/10/4
Biographical/Administrative Information:A dispensary was first established in Liverpool in 1778 to administer advice and medicines to those who otherwise couldn't afford relief. A Building in Church Street, Liverpool was completed in 1781 with a second dispensary soon opening in James Street, Liverpool to cope with the increasing population