4th November, 12:30-13:15
Family

Medi-Culture Festival: Meet the Barber Surgeon

These Tudor practitioners were part doctor, part barber - carrying out bloodletting, minor surgery, and tooth extractions while serving their local communities.

During this immersive experience, you’ll explore the tools, techniques, and daily routines of the Barber Surgeon, the man responsible for keeping the crew alive on their perilous journey at sea. From amputations carried out by candlelight, to the “miracle cures” of Elizabethan medicine, you’ll discover the strange and shocking world of life at sea, and uncover stories from the intriguing world of Tudor medicine. Perfect for history lovers and anyone curious about the roots of modern healthcare.

 

Age group	All ages
Adult	£6
Child	£6
Group of 4	£20

 

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