1959 Press Photo Dr, Barbara Moore

Dr. Barbara Moore leaves hospital. She walked 373 miles in one week. Dr. Barbara Moore (57) who created a sensation by her 373 mile Edinburgh to London walk - spent Christmas at the Paddington general Hospital where she received treatment for her very sore feet. Dr. Moore left Edinburgh at 11-30 a.m. on Thursday December 17th. and arrived at Marble Aroh, London at 11-35 p.m. on Thursday December 24th. One week later. Photo shows Dr, Barbara Moore walking down the ward-watched by other patients - when she left the hospital for home this morning. Sr. Moore maintains that her "spartan" health diet could make people live to be 150 year old - as well as walking 373 miles.

Photo measures 10 x 8 inches.

Photo is dated 12-12-1959.



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