Qualifying in 1823 , he began a general practice in Ashton - under - Lyne , but in 1839 removed to Manchester to practise as an operative and consulting surgeon .
Qualifying in 1823 , he began a general practice in Ashton - under - Lyne , where he also taught Chemistry at the Mechanics Institute . 
 In 1839 he removed to Manchester to practise as an operative and consulting surgeon .