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History of Medicine Study and Discovery Day

Years 9–11 A collaboration between the British Library and Royal College of Physicians, this hands-on programme supports GCSE History students.Monday 2 June and Tuesday 1 July

About History of Medicine Study and Discovery Day

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Delve deeper into source material with students studying history of medicine themes by joining us for a History of Medicine Study and Discovery Day in collaboration with the Royal College of Physicians.

Inspired by our major exhibition Unearthed: The Power of Gardening, students will explore the role of plants in the history of medicine.

The day will include exhibition visits with spotlight talks, a hands-on gardener led workshop and the chance to handle archival material from the Royal College of Physicians.

  • Learning objectives:
    • Learners will explore: traditional and new methods of treatments and treating disease; the training and status of surgeons and physicians; and medieval and plant-based medicine
    • Learners will evaluate sources and handle historical documents from the Royal College of Physicians’ collection
    • Learners will discuss the use of herbs and plants in traditional and modern medicine through a hands-on experience
  • Maximum group size: 30
  • Start time: 10.00
  • Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes (including lunch break)
  • Subject area(s): History

Booking is essential via the 'Book Now' button. Please email schools@bl.uk if you have questions or need help with the form.

More information about our Learning programme and resources is available on our Learning events, workshops and resources page.

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