Doctor on hand at the end of the London 1908 marathon famous for Dorando Pietri collapse

In his professional life Dr Edward Moir (1879-1951) was a prominent specialist in anaesthetics, practising in Manchester and Macclesfield.

He was also a sports enthusiast. In his younger days he played both rugby and football and later h…

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