Stories
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Spanish flu and the depiction of disease
The Spanish flu pandemic of 1918 killed many millions more than World War I did. Find out why contemporary artistic depictions of its devastating impact are so rare.
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Homes for the hives of industry
By building workers’ villages, industry titans demonstrated both philanthropy and control. Employees’ health improved, while rulebooks told them how to live ideal lives.
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A history of sex for sale
Kate Lister’s cultural history of the sex trade puts sex workers centre stage. In this extract, she argues why the way we write, think and talk about sex work matters.
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The case for safe skin bleaching
Skin bleaching tends to attract a negative press for a whole host of reasons. But when used to treat medical problems, its positive side becomes clear.
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Plan of the Royal Infirmary for the Diseases of the Eye, instituted 1805 ... for the relief of the poor.
Moorfields, Westminster and Central Eye Hospital (London, England)Date: 1805- Books
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Plan of the Royal Infirmary for the Diseases of the Eye, instituted 1804 : under the patronage of their majesties and of the royal family, for the relief of the poor ; and supported by voluntary contributions.
Royal Infirmary for Diseases of the Eye, London.Date: 1811- Books
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A reply to a recent publication against him, purporting to be the "Report of the Committee of the London Infirmary, for Curing Diseases of the Eye."
Adams, William, Sir, 1783-1827.Date: 1818- Books
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Report of the Committee of the London Infirmary for Curing Diseases of the Eye, occasioned by the false and caluminous statements contained in a letter addressed by Sir William Adams to the Right Honourable and Honourable the Directors of Greenwich Hospital.
London Infirmary for Curing Diseases of the Eye.Date: 1818- Books
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A reply by Sir William Adams to a recent publication against him, purporting to be the Report of the Committee of the London Infirmary, for Curing Diseases of the Eye.
Adams, Sir William, 1783-1827.Date: 1818