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The art of scientific glassblowing
Exciting things happen when art, craft, engineering and science collide. Glassblower Gayle Price is proof of that.
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Western magic’s fascination with the foreigner
Could modern magic shows be perpetuating damaging cultural stereotypes? Shelley Saggar shows how ‘exotic’ costumes and imagery are far from harmless fun.
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Making sunstroke insanity
Medical historian Dr Kristin Hussey takes a closer look at sunstroke and mental illness, and how, in the late 19th century, they connected at the crossroads of colonial science and the idea of whiteness.
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Building a dream in the garden suburbs
In the late 19th century a ‘garden suburb’ promised a retreat from London’s dirt and crowds. See how this new concept was developed to appeal to the health concerns of the literary classes.
Catalogue
- Archives and manuscripts
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Williams, Thomas
Date: 20/09/2009Reference: TP1/A/1833Part of: One and Other Project- Books
Thomas Williams.
Date: 1878- Archives and manuscripts
Sir Thomas Williams
Date: 17 May 1817Reference: MS.5246/4Part of: Jenner family and associated individuals- Books
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Specification of Thomas Williams : medicine.
Williams, Thomas.Date: 1856- Digital Images
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Confession of Thomas Williams, 2 parts.