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Cure or kill?

A short introduction to 18th century medical practice


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Cure or kill? at Southwark Local History Library
18th century dentist cap with the removed teeth of his patients sewn into it. Collected by Edward Lovett.

A free illustrated talk using slightly gruesome objects from the Cuming Museum collection. Discover the fads and treatments people used to keep healthy in the past.

When
  • 2.30pm-3.30pm
  • FREE
Where

Southwark Local History Library
211 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1JA
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