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The Old Operating Theatre
The Old Operating Theatre
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The Old Operating Theatre offers a unique glimpse into 19th-century surgical history within Britain's oldest surviving operating theatre
Insider Tips
The museum houses an original 1822 operating theatre and features a vast collection of surgical instruments, medicinal herbs, and informative displays detailing the evolution of surgery and herbal medicine
The museum hosts themed events and talks offering deeper insights into specific medical history topics including the popular Victorian Surgery talk and demo on the second and last Saturday of the month. Check the schedule on their website
Did you know?
After being sealed off and forgotten for nearly a century, the operating theatre was rediscovered in 1957 and subsequently opened as a museum in 1962, preserving a remarkable piece of medical history