Stories
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Primodos, paternalism and the fight to be heard
Journalist Florence Wildblood examines the case of Primodos – a conveniently quick but risky hormone pregnancy test that was prescribed in the 1960s and ’70s – and profiles two women at the story’s shocking heart.
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Bloody capitalism and the cash flow of the menstrual cycle
Once they thrived on taboos and shame. Now period-product manufacturers are finding new ways to flourish in this era of period activism – but products aren’t the end of the story.
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NHS Blue: the colour of universal healthcare
The 1980s and 1990s saw ideas from the world of business infiltrating the NHS, including the introduction of an internal market, followed by a corporate branding exercise.
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Life before assistive technology
When an inherited condition caused Alex Lee’s vision to deteriorate, he began to discover the technologies that would help him navigate the world around him. Here he describes how his life began to change.
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Pet, - Messrs Braidwood, &c. J. Gibson, W.S. agent. S. clerk. Unto the Right Honourable the Lords of Council and Session, the petition of Messrs Braidwood and Bruce, upholsterers in Edinburgh, ...
Braidwood and Bruce (Edinburgh, Scotland)Date: 1791]- Books
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Set of the city of Edinburgh; with the Acts of Parliament and council relative thereto.
City of Edinburgh (Edinburgh, Scotland)Date: MDCCLXXXIII. [1783]- Books
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To the citizens of Edinburgh
Benevolus.Date: 1780]- Books
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An examination of the principles and conduct of the town-council of Edinburgh, from the commencement of Mr Laurie's administration, to the present time; with remarks on the set, or constitution of the city. By a burgess and guild-brother.
Burgess and Guild Brother of Edinburgh.Date: M,DCC,LXXVI. [1776]- Books
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An address to the citizens of Edinburgh
Citizen.Date: 1777]