Secrets of London medicine past: cholera and doctors on horses
Overview
Could you guess that before 1873 alcohol was prescribed by doctors? We know that you want a time-travelling machine now, we do too…
Highlights
• Explore horrible anti-masturbation devices
• See remains of the first hospital for orphans
• Hear great stories about British medical reformers
• Visit longest surviving medical society in England
• Site of the first hospital created by Florence Nightingale
London was once known as a dirty place, site for epidemic distempers. On our tour we examine the highways of London’s medical past.
You will discover how health care trades transformed themselves into professions, see places where people used to seek treatment and hear stories about the greatest people in medicine.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Brunswick Square
London WC1N 1AZ, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Wimpole Street
London W1G 0AE, UK
What To Expect
The Foundling Museum
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Medical Society of London
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Royal Society of Medicine
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Secrets of London medicine past: cholera and doctors on horses?
A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025
Additional Info
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