To accompany our exhibition, 'Hidden Histories of Keats House', we take a look at the fragility of life in the 19th century.
To accompany our exhibition, 'Hidden Histories of Keats House', we take a look at the fragility of life in the 19th century.
At this point in history, illnesses and accidents were much more likely to be fatal. There were no antibiotics or modern day emergency services, and medical knowledge was limited. Consumption was one of the biggest killers at the time, claiming the lives of many who lived here, and freak accidents could also be far more dangerous. Fanny Brawne's mother, for example, caught fire when leading a guest across the garden by candlelight. She died from her wounds.
Join us to find out more about the dangers of 19th-century life, including a talk by Dr Emma Marshall from the University of York, pop-up poetry and crafts. You will also have the opportunity to explore the house and find out more about Keats's early medical career, and to visit the exhibition to learn more about the lives of those who lived here.
Includes a complimentary mocktail!
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