The plague in Leeds: treatments and superstitions.

This talk by Dr Emma Storr and Professor Barry Strickland-Hodge will consider the desperate measures taken to control the spread of the plague, the weird and wonderful remedies for the disease and the many superstitions surrounding its origin.

Timings

Friday 18 September:

12.30 lunchtime

Location & directions

St John the Evangelist Church, 23 New Briggate, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 8JD

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Access from Merrion Gardens is level but there are steps leading to the Church from New Briggate. Once inside the Church is mainly flat but access into the pews is via a small step; wheelchair users may use the aisles.

Additional information

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s)

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