Stories
- Article
The origins and meanings of pharmacy symbols
What have snakes, unicorns and crocodiles got to do with pharmacies? The history of these modern signs goes back to the Greek gods.
- Article
Plant portraits
The beautiful and mysterious illustrations in medieval herbals convey a wealth of knowledge about the plants they portray.
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Theriac: An ancient brand?
The name theriac survived for around for two millennia as a pharmaceutical term. But a ‘brand’ name is not always a guarantee of quality.
Catalogue
- Archives and manuscripts
Macfarlane, Robert Gwyn (1907-1986)
Macfarlane, Gwyn, 1907-Date: 1918-1992Reference: PP/RGM- Audio
Murder, magic and medicine. Part 1, The serpent's tail.
Date: 2001- Archives and manuscripts
Folkes, Martin (1690-1754)
Folkes, Martin, 1690-1754.Date: 1745-1748Reference: MSS.1302, 2391-2392 & 5403- Archives and manuscripts
Circulars Book 60
Burroughs Wellcome & Company LimitedDate: 1942-1944Reference: WF/M/GB/01/55Part of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd