History of Medicine Tour - by Uncomfortable Oxford™

Name: History of Medicine Tour - by Uncomfortable Oxford™
Brand: Viator
Price: 95.44 USD
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Rating: 4.6 (9 reviews)

4.6(9)1 hr 45 minEnglishOxford, United Kingdom

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Join a tour that dissects the long history of medical research and practice in Oxford!

The history of medicine is always a bit uncomfortable. This tour walks you through medical history in the city from medieval plagues, to the founding of the medical school, and the first trials of penicillin. Far from a straightforward linear progression, Oxford’s medical history is a complicated conversation about health equity, medical ethics, and continued clashes over the control of the body.

All our tours are led by university researchers who have completed our official Uncomfortable Oxford training programme. Our guides combine expert knowledge and performance, ensuring each tour is a fun and educational experience.

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Certified Uncomfortable Oxford™ Guide
Uncomfortable Oxford™ souvenir postcard

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What you'll do

Bridge of Sighs
New College Ln., Oxford, United Kingdom
The tour begins under the fmaous Bridge of Sighs, providing an overview of medieval geography and how it impacted disease in the city.
10 min
New College
Holywell Street, Oxford, United Kingdom
The first stop is outside medieval New College, for a discussion of plague and historical epidemics.
10 min
Bodleian Library
Broad Street, University Of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
Enter the heart of the old libraries to learn about anatomical dissections and the early study of medicine in the University.
15 min
Clarendon Building
Broad St., Oxford, United Kingdom
The current office of the Vice Chancellor provides an interesting setting to learning about the history of prostitution and public health.
10 min
Did you know that pubs served as the original place for inoculation in the city?
15 min
Oxford University Museum Of Natural History
Parks Road, Oxford, United Kingdom
Outside the Museum of Natural Hisotry you will learn about how science and medicine transformed in the 18th century through imperialism.
15 min
War Memorial Garden
St. Aldates, Oxford, United Kingdom
At the St. Giles' Memorial Garden, participants will reflect on the major developments in medical practice that stemmed from First and Second World Wars.
15 min
The tour finishes outside the former city hospital for a discussion on the early
trials of penicillin in the city, and the founding of the NHS.
15 min

Meeting and pickup

6 locations

Pickup details

Meet under the 'Bridge of Sighs' (Hertford Bridge) on New College Lane. The guide will be carrying a blue & white Uncomfortable Oxford tote bag.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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