Physicians' Gallery

This week, we’re talking about the alchemical Ripley Scroll. This huge scroll, almost six feet long, supposedly contains the secret to the Philosophers' Stone - the key to both unlimited gold and eternal life! In this first part of our series, we explore the first steps in alchemy.

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Dr Charlotte Holmes (@_CCHolmes_) - Editor/Producer
Rachel Forrest - Researcher/Presenter
Dr Daisy Cunynghame - Researcher/Presenter
Dr Sarah Hayward - Editor/Producer

This week, we’re talking about scarificators. These alarming devices are filled with tiny blades. Also known as 'mechanical leeches' they were designed to be used for bloodletting.

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Dr Charlotte Holmes (@_CCHolmes_) - Editor/Producer
Rachel Forrest - Researcher/Presenter
Dr Daisy Cunynghame - Researcher/Presenter
Dr Sarah Hayward - Editor/Producer

This week, we’re talking about the rose. One of the less unpleasant-tasting medicines, rose was a common treatment for indigestion and constipation.

This week, we’re talking about bleeding bowls. We’re covering everything from heroic near-death levels of bloodletting, to a Scots porringer of blood - a handy tool that doubled as a measuring jug, gravy boat and ladle!

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The Team:
Dr Charlotte Holmes (@_CCHolmes_) - Editor/Producer
Rachel Forrest - Researcher/Presenter
Dr Daisy Cunynghame - Researcher/Presenter
Dr Sarah Hayward - Editor/Producer

This week, we’re talking about the Air Loom. This fascinating image is the first example of asylum patient art ever reproduced in print and we uncover the story of its creator - James Tilly Matthews.

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The Team:
Dr Charlotte Holmes (@_CCHolmes_) - Editor/Producer
Rachel Forrest - Researcher/Presenter
Dr Daisy Cunynghame - Researcher/Presenter
Dr Sarah Hayward - Editor/Producer