Bloodletting, diet and innoculation all feature as Professor David Purdie, College Librarian Iain Milne and actress Elayne Sharling reveal the secrets of the 18th century’s greatest doctor’s mail-order medicine business in the spectacular surroundings of the RCPE. Discover the how much it cost to use the equivalent of NHS direct in 1770. Hear the story of William Cullen’s fascinating life. Learn why visits to the doctor could be painful experiences. See the evidence of the actual letters sent to Doctor Cullen and his replies.
2nd – 10th August
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