Askern History
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Spa Town surrounded by countryside<br />
The mix of limestone, sandstone, silts and clay<br />
gave the water of <strong>Askern</strong>’s springs their<br />
medicinal quality. Used locally by farmers to cure<br />
animals, it was mentioned in 1734 in ‘The<br />
Mineral Waters of Yorkshire’ by Dr Short.<br />
In 1786 Humphrey Osbaldeston (born Brookes)<br />
was Lord of the Manor at <strong>Askern</strong>. He decided to<br />
exploit several sulphur springs near the lake and<br />
erected a bathhouse at the water’s edge. This<br />
was replaced in 1815 by the larger Manor Baths<br />
- first cold, later heated.<br />
Manor Baths<br />
Mr Brewerton, a respected surgeon, wrote<br />
another treatise in 1818 and <strong>Askern</strong> gradually<br />
became known as an elegant spa town,<br />
surrounded by beautiful countryside, with plenty<br />
of recreational amenities for visitors.<br />
<strong>History</strong>
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