1959 Press Photo Dr Barbara Moore at 373 Miles of her 1,000 Mile March

Dr Barbara Moore Leaves Hospital. She Walked 373 Miles In One WeekDr: . Barbara Moore (57) who created a sensation by her 373 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 wellwishers - when she left the hospital for home this morning.

Photo measures 8.25 x 6 inches.

Photo is dated 12-28-1959.



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