Barnet Travel Guide

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Barnet physic well is a natural mineral spring containing iron salts. The waters were said to provoke urination which was thought to be of benefit to the humours. Pepys records a visit to the well in 1664 and was impressed enough to return three years later. The current building dates from 1937 and access is restricted. Grade II listed. Nearest station: High Barnet.
Barnet physic well is a natural mineral spring containing iron salts. The waters were said to provoke urination which was thought to be of benefit to the humours. Pepys records a visit to the well in 1664 and was impressed enough to return three years later. The current building dates from 1937 and access is restricted. Grade II listed. Nearest station: High Barnet.
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4 out of 5
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29 Mar - 30 Mar
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4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way London England
The price is AU$234 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
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2 out of 5
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4 Mar - 5 Mar
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