techniques that significantly reduced mortality. He is well known for introducing salpingectomy in 1883 as the treatment for ectopic pregnancy, a procedure that has saved countless lives since then. Tait and J. Marion Sims are considered the fathers of gynecology (see Lawson Tait) References External links Historical Book of Cropthorne Mill, Fladbury and Modern Day Images Village website Cropthorne Walkabout website Holland House,Cropthorne website Cropthorne Autonomous House,Cropthorne website Details of Cropthorne SSSI Village Hall Website Parish Council Website Villages in Worcestershire Civil parishes in Worcestershire