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1881 Liverpool Dispensary for Diseases of the Teeth Capt. W.J. Newman  (as private clinic)  at 82 Russell Street

1778 (The) Dispensary   Joseph Brandreth (1746-18150   Grad MD Edinburgh 1770   Served 30 years  On the Advantages arising from the Topical Application of Cold Water and Vinegar in Typhus, and on the Use of Large Doses of Opium in certain Cases.

Seamen's dispensary, Liverpool 1924 to 1991

The city of Liverpool is famous for many things. One of them which achieved renown on every continent was Dr Ross's Clinic, a name bestowed by seamen of every nationality upon the building erected by Liverpool Corporation in 1923, and described on the bronze plaque beside its front door as

"THE SEAMEN'S DISPENSARY. OPEN TO SEAMEN OF ALL NATIONS FOR FREE TREATMENT AND ADVICE".

The Seamen's Dispensary was at the forefront in the treatment of sailors, actively participating in these events spanning almost seven decades, comprising evolution and significant changes in the practice of the specialty now called Genitourinary Medicine (GUM). After 67 years of the most valuable service, the Seamen's Dispensary closed in December 1991. A brief history of its origin and the placing on record of its contribution to sexually transmitted disease control in Liverpool and beyond is, I hope a fitting epitaph.