James Young Simpson memorial arch, Bathgate
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James Young Simpson memorial arch, Bathgate
Image: © Bill Harrison Taken: 21 Jun 2018
Born in Bathgate, Simpson (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Young_Simpson ) was a Scottish obstetrician who pioneered the use of chloroform as an anesthetic and was active in the Free Church. Behind is the former Marjoribanks Street Congregational (now United Reformed) Church; see its C-listing for details (LB50608: http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB50608 ).
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Image Location
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55.902852
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-3.637136