Stories
- In pictures
The lost art of convalescence
The efficacy of antibiotics and the demands of work mean we rarely convalesce after an illness. But in the past it was an important part of the return to health.
- Article
Interpreting the Ayurvedic Man
A British Sign Language video is the latest interpretation of an unique 18th-century Nepali painting about Ayurvedic medicine.
- Article
The Ladies of Llangollen
As we celebrate LGBT History Month, Sarah Bentley explores the relationship between the two 18th-century women known as the Ladies of Llangollen.
- Article
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.
Catalogue
- Archives and manuscripts
Royal Army Medical Corps Muniments Collection
Royal Army Medical CorpsDate: 17th century - 20th centuryReference: RAMC- Archives and manuscripts
Lectures on Obstetrics
Date: Mid 18th century - late 18th centuryReference: MS.MSL.110- Archives and manuscripts
- Online
Manuscript recipe book of Grace Carteret, 1st Countess Granville (1654-1744)
Date: 1662 - mid 18th centuryReference: MS.8903- Books
António Nunes Ribeiro Sanches, élève de Boerhaave - et son importance pour la Russie / [David Willemse].
Willemse, David.Date: 1966- Books
- Online
The english reader: or, pieces in prose and poetry, selected from the best writers. Designed to assist young persons to read with propriety and effect; To Improve their Language and Sentiments; and to Inculcate come of the most Important Principles of Piety and Virtue. With a few preliminary Observations on the Principles of Good Reading. By Lindley Murray, Author of ̀̀english Grammar Adapted to the Different Classes of Learners,'' &c.
Date: 1799