William Penny Brookes

British doctor (1809-1895).

Born August 13th, 1809 in Much Wenlock.

Died December 11th, 1895 at 86 years old in Much Wenlock.

Occupations
botanist, magistrate, physician, surgeon

Do not fear death. Death is always at our side. When we show fear, it jumps at us faster than light. But, if we do not show fear, it casts its eye upon us gently and then guides us into infinity. Laughing Bull