#Oldoptheatre

A short thread on the wonderful @GSTTnhs about St Thomas’ Hospital and its moves over the years. When the current unpleasantness is over much can be found out @OldOpTheatre a
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[1/8] Allow us to introduce you to #JohnTaylor (1703-1772), the St Thomas’ Hospital-trained #oculist accused of blinding #Handel and killing #Bach! Denounced as a charlatan by the medical profession, he
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[Thread ] Have you heard about #toothtransplants in the past? They were particularly popular by the 18th c. Why? Sugar abuse! By this period the wealthy classes were hooked on
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Really excited that it's medicine & health day for #MuseumsUnlocked We'll be sharing #PharmHist museums & collections throughout the day- & would love to see your favourites! We have to
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