Stories
- In pictures
The original drama of operating theatres
Medicine as ‘theatre’ began in the 16th century, when paying audiences enjoyed candlelight, live music – and a cadaver being dissected in front of them, all the in name of education.
- In pictures
A visual history of cancer
Cancer has a reputation as a modern disease, but these historical images show that it’s been part of our lives for centuries.
- Article
The tale of the toxic kidneys
In 1954 a serendipitous coming together of skills and circumstances allowed the first successful organ transplant to take place. Read how Richard Herrick’s life was prolonged by his identical twin’s generosity.
- Article
The making of ‘Quacks’
How do you create a medical comedy that’s authentic and laugh-out-loud funny?
Catalogue
- Books
Surgical cases / by John Campbell.
Campbell, JohnDate: 1832- Archives and manuscripts
Surgical casenotes
Date: c.1914-1948Reference: GC/81/1/5Part of: Ramsay, Robert Anstruther- Archives and manuscripts
Surgical casenotes
Date: c.1914-1948Reference: GC/81/1/2Part of: Ramsay, Robert Anstruther- Archives and manuscripts
Surgical casenotes
Date: c.1914-1948Reference: GC/81/1/1Part of: Ramsay, Robert Anstruther- Archives and manuscripts
Surgical casenotes
Date: c.1914-1948Reference: GC/81/1/3Part of: Ramsay, Robert Anstruther