Medicine and Magic - Erasmus Darwin House
Overview
Medieval medicine has a brutal reputation – only partly deserved! In this talk, we will hear 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.
Please note that this is not a Spice exclusive event.
Includes
- A 90 minute illustrated talk from Dr. Charlotte Ball
- A small admin fee
- Spice Volunteer Coordinator.
Erasmus Darwin House is located in Beacon Street, on the edge of the Cathedral Close, and a few minutes’ walk from the centre of Lichfield. Our postcode is WS13 7AD.
From Beacon Street, go through the green gates on the right-hand side of the House.
From the Cathedral Close, go through the passageway opposite the west end of the Cathedral and then through the herb garden. The entrance is in the garden at the rear of the House.
Nearest car park is on Bird Street,
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