This type of chair on wheels was devised by James Heath of Bath in around 1750. It would have been mainly used by invalids and the elderly to travel around the spa town. The Science Museum in London ...

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The invalid wheelchair as we know was developed in Bath in the mid-18th century as a comfortable alternative to the Sedan Chair and for moving invalids visiting the spa to and from their lodgings.