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
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
Warner, Richard (1731-1797)
Date: mid 18th century - late 18th centuryReference: MS.8068/6Part of: Miscellany: English, 18th century- Archives and manuscripts
Vauquelin's signature, cut out and mounted
Date: 18th century - 19th centuryReference: MS.7766/33Part of: Vauquelin, Louis Nicolas (1763-1829), French professor of chemistry