Doctor Duncan 1805 - 1863 - Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK. - Pubs and Inns on Waymarking.com

This pub is named after Doctor Duncan, a man who became the first Medical Officer for Health, saving thousands of lives with his analysis of where problems occurred.

The Doctor Duncan pub has a hanging pub sign. The sign has a black frame, and a portrait, in colour, of Doctor Duncan. The name of the pub 'Doctor Duncan' in red lettering with the dates 1805 - 1863 in white is written beneath the portrait.

"The former Cains Brewery flagship pub now serving beers from other sources. An impressive Victorian interior consisting of four distinctively different drinking areas, of which the green tiled room is particularly handsome. Medical memorabilia can be found throughout, reflecting the fact that the pub’s name commemorates Doctor Duncan, the first chief medical officer of Liverpool and a ruthless campaigner against poor living conditions in Victorian Liverpool." Source: (visit link)

"William Henry Duncan was born to Scottish parents at what is now the Blue Angel nightclub in Seel Street on 27th January 1805.
After qualifying as a doctor in Edinburgh, Duncan returned to Liverpool and set up a general practice, living at 54 Rodney Street. In 1846 the passing of the Liverpool Sanitary Act led to his appointment as the town’s Medical Officer of Health. This was the first post of its kind in the country, London not following suit until the mid 1850s. Duncan had the unanimous backing of the Health Committee due to his perseverance in making public bodies aware of the importance of sanitation and he had no hesitation in taking up their invitation. The position was a part time one, with a ‘quiddamm honorarium’ of £300 a year being paid, meaning he could continue his private practice and consultancy roles with the Infirmary and dispensaries.
In 1863, after devoting so much time to saving others, Duncan’s own health was failing and he was unable to perform his duties, Dr Cameron standing in for him. There was no immediate cause for concern though when he visited relatives in Elgin in May. However he died suddenly on Saturday 23rd May and Dr William Stewart Trench was appointed as his successor."
Dr Duncan’s legacy lives on today with the pub (opened by Cains in 1999) located on St John’s Lane, being named after him. Source: (visit link)
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Real Ale: yes Bar Food Available: yes Restaurant: no Dogs Allowed: yes CAMRA Listed: yes Beer brewed on site: no Children Allowed: Not listed Garden: Not Listed Accommodation: Not Listed Website: Not listed General comments: Not listed

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