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.
- 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 girl with no name
When a now anonymous teenager sold her tooth for transplant, she couldn’t have predicted that she’d end up at the heart of a troubling story about 18th-century beauty ideals.
- 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.
Catalogue
- Archives and manuscripts
Notes on Operations
Date: Mid 18th centuryReference: MS.MSL.8/4Part of: Anatomical and Surgical Lecture Notes- Archives and manuscripts
Surgery
Date: Mid 18th centuryReference: MS.MSL.8/2Part of: Anatomical and Surgical Lecture Notes- Archives and manuscripts
Lectures on Anatomy, Surgery, Obstetrics and Midwifery
Date: late 18th centuryReference: MS.8382- Archives and manuscripts
Anatomical and Surgical Lecture Notes
Date: Mid 18th centuryReference: MS.MSL.8- Archives and manuscripts
Paxton, Richard (fl. mid 18th century - late 18th century)
Paxton, Richard (fl. mid 18th century - late 18th century)Date: 1799Reference: MS.3820