Stories
- Article
The law of periodicity for menstruation
Dr Edward Clarke's Law of Periodicity claimed that females who were educated alongside their male peers were developing their minds at the expense of their reproductive organs.
- Article
The prostitute whose pox inspired feminists
Fitzrovia, 1875. A woman recorded only as A.G. enters hospital and is diagnosed with syphilis.
- Article
How your hairdresser could save your life
Barbers and hairdressers have a unique view of us – one that means they can spot potentially dangerous health problems. Find out how buzzcuts can lead to blood-pressure checks, and dip-dyes show the way to the dermatologist.
- Long read
Primodos, paternalism and the fight to be heard
Journalist Florence Wildblood examines the case of Primodos – a conveniently quick but risky hormone pregnancy test that was prescribed in the 1960s and ’70s – and profiles two women at the story’s shocking heart.
Catalogue
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Examination for the degree of Bachelor of Laws in the year 1841 / University of London.
University of London.Date: 1841- Books
Early medical legislation in Louisiana and a State Medical Board examination in 1816 / Charles I. Silin.
Silin, Charles I.Date: 1977- Books
Down there : an illustrated guide to self-exam / [written and compiled by Sophie Laws].
Laws, Sophie, 1957-Date: 1981- Books
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Remarks on the proposals for amendment of the law of coroners' inquests / by E.L. Hussey.
Hussey, E. L. (Edward Law)Date: 1884- Books
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The Road murder : being a complete report and analysis of the various examinations and opinions of the press on this mysterious tragedy / by a Barrister-at-Law.
Barrister at law.Date: 1860