Records of the National Health Society, health education society, London, England 1859-1995

Avon, Margaret

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Thurston, Hazel

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National Health Society (health society : 1871-1947 : London, England)

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The National Health Society was established in 1871 through the initiative of Elizabeth Blackwell, and as the name suggests, aimed to spread contemporary knowledge about public health. Operating under the belief that prevention is better than cure, the Society professed to diffuse a sound knowledge of the laws of health, and of the measures likely to prevent the spread of disease throughout all classes of the community . In order to achieve this end, regular lectures were given on s...

National Health Society, 1871-1947

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Chadwick, Edwin, 1800-1890

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John Hill Burton, Historiographist Royal for Scotland, and author of the 'The Book hunter' was born in Aberdeen in 1809 and died in Edinburgh in 1881. He was an Advocate by profession, and as a young man compiled various legal works and was associated with various movements, not only law reform but also political economy and public health. Later his aptitude led him along literary and historical lines. Edinburgh at this period was the centre of intellectual activity and Burton Hill became an int...