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Grove Hill, Camberwell
View of Dr Lettsoms house. John Coakley Lettsom (1744-1815) was an English physician and philanthropist born on Little Jost Van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands into an early Quaker settlements there. He was the son of a West Indian planter and an Irish mother. The Lettsom family lived on Grove Hill, Camberwell, London. Date: 1875
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1875 Born Camberwell Dyke Grove Jost Lettsom Lived Philanthropist Physician Planter Quaker Settlements Virgin
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Grove Hill, Camberwell: A Victorian View of Dr. John Coakley Lettsom's House (1875) This photograph, taken in 1875, offers a glimpse into the past as it presents a picturesque view of Grove Hill in Camberwell, London. The scene focuses on the residence of Dr. John Coakley Lettsom, an English physician and philanthropist of significant historical importance. Born in 1744 on the British Virgin Islands, Dr. Lettsom was the son of a West Indian planter and an Irish mother, growing up in one of the early Quaker settlements there. His roots were diverse, yet his commitment to humanitarian causes and the medical profession would shape his life's work. After studying medicine in Edinburgh, Scotland, Dr. Lettsom returned to London and settled in Camberwell, specifically on Grove Hill. The house in this photograph, a testament to his success, stands proudly amidst the lush greenery of the hillside. Dr. Lettsom's philanthropic endeavors were vast and varied. He was a founding member of the West India Committee, which advocated for the abolition of slavery. He also established the Westminster Infirmary, one of the first hospitals in London dedicated to the care of the poor and the sick. This photograph, taken over a century after Dr. Lettsom's birth, serves as a poignant reminder of his remarkable life and the lasting impact he had on both the medical profession and social reform in England. The tranquil scene of Grove Hill, with its beautiful Victorian houses and verdant surroundings, offers a peaceful contrast to the groundbreaking work that took place within the walls of Dr. Lettsom's residence.
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