1959 Press Photo Dr. Barbara Moore Makes it on Her 1,000 Mile March

Dr. Barbara Moore Leaves Hospital. She walked 373 Miles In One Week: Dr. Barbara Moore (57) who created a sensation by her 37 mile Edinburgh - 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 Arch on Thursday December 24th. at 11-35 p.m. one week later. Dr. Moore maintains that her "Spartan" health diet should make it possible for people to live to 150 as well as walk from Edinburgh to London. Photo shows: Dr. Barbara Moore returns the farewell wave from well wishers - when she left the hospital for home this morning.

Photo measures 8.25 x 6 inches.

Photo is dated 12-12-1959.



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