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Would you like to buy a dinosaur?
Two remarkable letters and a drawing of a plesiosaur by Mary Anning offer a tantalising portal into the exciting world of fossil hunting and discovery of the 1800s.
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Printing the body
The 18th century saw multiple technical developments in both printing and medicine. Colourful collaborations ensued – to the benefit of growing ranks of medical students.
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The prostitute whose pox inspired feminists
Fitzrovia, 1875. A woman recorded only as A.G. enters hospital and is diagnosed with syphilis.
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The poor child’s nurse
Charming family scenes in Victorian ads for children’s medicines were at odds with some of the dangerous ingredients they contained.
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A family are saddened by the sale of their pet lamb. Engraving by C. Rolls after W. Collins, 1813.
Collins, William, 1788-1847.Date: 1800-1899Reference: 27529i- Archives and manuscripts
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Henry Wellcome Letter Book 7
Date: Aug 1903 - Jul 1904Reference: WF/E/01/01/07Part of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd- Pictures
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A travelling chiropodist tending to a male patient's foot, Beijing. Wood engraving by T.H. Hildibrand after E. Ronjat after J. Thomson.
Thomson, J. (John), 1837-1921.Reference: 23497i- Books
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A seasonable check to the fury of an unfledg'd minister of the Gospel. In a letter to the Reverend Mr. T- - - - - - - A very young Glóstershire Clergyman. Written by Mr. J- - - - - - - - A very young Wiltshire Layman. Occasion'd by the former's falsly charging the latter with Atheism. In which are interspers'd some Observations on Atheism and Superstition, together with a Hint or two to the Professors of Christianity in general.
J- - - - - - - -, Mr.Date: MDCCXLVIII. [1748]- Books
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Papers selected from the Censor. Written by - H. Of which two were condemned to be burned by the common hangman.
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