Askern History
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1891<br />
<strong>Askern</strong> Hydropathic Hotel<br />
Built in 1826 by Dr Oxley, physician to<br />
the Charity Baths; wings used as<br />
lodging houses, Dr Oxley lived in central<br />
section. Later used as a College; in<br />
1894 became palatial Hydro<br />
Accommodation<br />
for visitors<br />
Cottages were turned<br />
into lodging houses<br />
and the first hotel was<br />
built in 1808. This<br />
later became a girls’<br />
school, finally the staff<br />
quarters for <strong>Askern</strong>’s<br />
Hydro<br />
1904<br />
Extent of Hydro<br />
grounds, c 1910<br />
<strong>History</strong>
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