Stories
- Article
The chymist’s trade card
An 18th-century trade card reveals far more than its owner may have intended.
- Article
Charged bodies
Electrified humans brought education and performance together with a spark in the 18th century.
- 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.
- 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.
Catalogue
- Archives and manuscripts
French Medical and Surgical Compendium, 18th century
Date: 1737-1738Reference: MS.7217- Archives and manuscripts
Tessier, L., Dr., Paris
Date: 18th century - 19th centuryReference: MS.7705/34Part of: Miscellany: French, 18th-20th centuries- Archives and manuscripts
de Saussure, Adrienne Albertine Necker (1765-1841), author
Date: 18th century - 19th centuryReference: MS.7580/68Part of: Miscellany: French, 18th-20th centuries- Archives and manuscripts
Tesson, G., Dr., Pavant, Aisne départment
Date: 18th century - 19th centuryReference: MS.7705/35Part of: Miscellany: French, 18th-20th centuries- Archives and manuscripts
- Online
English Recipe Book, late 18th-early 19th century
Date: Late 18th century - early 19th centuryReference: MS.7720