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Dry January? Head for a Hydro! A brief look at Victorian hydropathic establishments in Scotland

Posted on January 1, 2016 by

After the feasting and convivial drinking over Christmas and the New Year, a dry January has become increasingly common. The adverse effects of alcohol on our health are widely known and understood today, as are the benefits of keeping well … Continue reading →

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Marianbad

Posted on May 17, 2015 by

I bought this postcard on ebay the other week, and ever since have been footling about on the internet trying to find out something of the buildings shown here. Marianbad, or Mariánské Lázně, is in the Czech Republic, and was a … Continue reading →

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