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White's Directory of 1862 describes Riber Hall as "an ancient mansion in a commanding situation, formerly the seat of the Wolleys, is now divided into two farm houses"[1]. George Allen, named in the picture's caption, was living at Riber Hall in both the 1851 census and the 1861 census. John Smedley lived for a time at Riber Hall. In a preface to a former edition of "Practical Hydropathy" he refers to the Hall on Riber Hill as the "summer retreat" for himself and his wife and described the property as "ancient and beautiful"[2]. |
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The above mid 19th century engraving has been taken from: Smedley, John "Smedley's Practical Hydropathy, 15th ed.", James Blackwood & Co., Paternoster Row, London. By the time this edition was published Mr. Smedley had died and the business had been taken over by Smedley's Hydropathic Company (Limited) Image scan and information Copyright Ann Andrews and is intended for personal use only. |
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| References: [1] General Commercial Directory and Topography of the Borough of Sheffield with all the Towns, Parishes, Villages and Hamlets Within a Circuit of Twenty Miles, pub. Francis White & Co. Sheffield (1862) [2] "Smedley's Practical Hydropathy, 15th ed." p347 (publication details above) |
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