Dr. Jenner's House facts for kids
The Chantry
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Dr. Jenner's House is a special museum in Berkeley, England. It used to be called the Edward Jenner Museum. This museum is inside an old building from the 1700s called the Chantry. It was once the home of Edward Jenner, a famous doctor and surgeon. He was a pioneer in creating the smallpox vaccination. Now, his home helps us learn about his important work.
The Chantry's Story
The Chantry building was built in the early 1700s in the village of Berkeley. It got its name because it was built on land that used to belong to a group of monks. This land was right next to the village church.
Edward Jenner bought the Chantry in 1785. He moved there before he married Catherine Kingscote in 1788. Jenner planted some ivy that grew up the church tower nearby. He also planted a grapevine next to the Chantry.
Jenner had a small, rustic hut built in his garden. He called it "the Temple of Vaccinia". This is where he treated people who couldn't afford a doctor. Later, he used this hut to give vaccinations.
Jenner lived at the Chantry when he did his first vaccinations in 1796 and 1798. These experiments showed how powerful vaccination could be in fighting smallpox. The Chantry remained his main home until he passed away in 1823.
In 1876, Jenner's family sold the house to the Church of England. They used it as the local vicarage, which is a home for a priest.
About the Museum
In 1985, the Edward Jenner Museum bought the Chantry building. This museum is all about Dr. Jenner's work and the science of immunology, which is how our bodies fight off diseases. A Japanese businessman named Ryoichi Sasakawa gave a lot of money to help buy the house.
Over the years, the building was carefully restored. This allowed more parts of the Chantry to be opened to visitors. Both the Chantry building and the "Temple of Vaccinia" in the garden are considered very important historic sites.
