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Drugs in Victorian Britain
Many common remedies were taken throughout the 19th century, with more people than ever using them. What was the social and cultural context of this development?
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Dating on dopamine
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The solidarity of sickness
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The healing power of breathing
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Catalogue
- Ephemera
- Online
A fever - smear the wrists, 5" - 6" long with treacle - and cover it with brown paper...'Primitive Physic' John Wesley : 'Emprazil' tablets.
Date: 1965
- Ephemera
- Online
Beecham Foods had an idea. They blended fresh lemons with rich blackcurrants; added glucose for energy, and vital vitamin C. Result? A great new drink with a sweet-and-sharp taste - a drink to help people forget their colds - and it's called... : Lembena.
Date: [1966?]- Archives and manuscripts
Emprazil (for the common cold)
Date: 1962-1969Reference: WF/M/PL/111Part of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd- Ephemera
Drug advertising ephemera. Box 97.
- Ephemera
Drug advertising ephemera. Box 36.