Woodhall spa : cases, results and remarks / by C.J. Williams.

  • Williams, C. J.
Date:
[1892]
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Credit: Woodhall spa : cases, results and remarks / by C.J. Williams. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by The University of Glasgow Library. The original may be consulted at The University of Glasgow Library.

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    occurred either in Woodhall or within a radius of many miles for the last fifteen years. In point of fact, Woodhall being built upon moorland with a subsoil of sand, and having, according to Mr. S. W. Miller, F.R.H.L., F.M.S., a less rainfall than any other part of England, the sporadic occurrence of ague in this placi is an impossibility. AMUSEMENTS. Much has been written in favour of foreign watering places by those who find the amusements of English Spas somewhat tedious, and in such a place as Woodhall the visitor has to depend to a certain extent on himself and on those he meets, to prevent the time from hanging heavily on his hands. Strenuous efforts have been made for the recreation of visitors, and an excellent tennis ground with four courts has been laid out as well as a croquet ground and bowling green. A Golf Club has lately been formed, and visitors desirous of becoming members can do so on sending in their names to the Secretary, Mr. E. W. Stokoe, Ellon Lodge. The Links are situated half-a-mile from the Victoria Hotel. Good coarse fishing can be had in the rivers Witham and Bain, and boats can be hired by the week or month for those who are fond of boating. These can be kept at Kirkstead, one and a-half miles distant from the Spa. Riding horses and carriages can be obtained from the Hotel Stables, and during the hunting season the South- wold, Blankney, and Burton hounds meet within reasonable distance. From June to the end of September a good band plays three times daily, and on certain evenings Entertainments are provided in the Tennis Pavilion.