Medieval medicine has a brutal reputation – only partly deserved!
Medieval medicine has a brutal reputation – only partly deserved! In this talk, we will explore what Anglo-Saxon medicine was like and how practitioners used herbs, prayer and magic to effect cures for the ailing. We’ll look at medicine that worked, medicine that did not work, as well as a few other quirks of the fascinating manuscript evidence along the way.
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Beacon Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 7AD
01543 306260
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31 March 2024 to 26 October 2024 open Thursday to Tuesday (closed Wed) 11am to 5pm last entry 4.15pm
27 October 2024 to 29 March 2025 Open Thursday to Monday 11am to 4pm, last entry 3.15pm.
The herb garden is open all year with free access
The museum is occasionally closed for weddings and school bookings. Please check the website for details.
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