The two foundations of St. Bartholomew's Hospital : A. D. 1123 and A. D. 1546, being an introductory address given at a meeting of the Abernethian Society, October 8th, 1885 / by W. Morrant Baker.

  • Baker, W. Morrant (William Morrant), 1839-1896.
Date:
1885
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Credit: The two foundations of St. Bartholomew's Hospital : A. D. 1123 and A. D. 1546, being an introductory address given at a meeting of the Abernethian Society, October 8th, 1885 / by W. Morrant Baker. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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