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The Skull & The Saw : Releasing Demons

A lecture on the ancient surgical practice of trepanning.


Trepanning is one of the most ancient operations known to man. Prehistoric skulls with man-made holes have been found – an attempt to kill or cure...? Experience the fearsome instruments; drills and brutal saws once used in this worrying practice.


Speaker(s):

Museum Curatorial Staff | talks

 

Date and Time:

31 March 2007 at 2:00 pm

Duration:

1 hour

 

Venue:

Old Operating Theatre, Museum & Herb Garret
9a St Thomas' Street
Southwark
London
SE1 9RY
020 7188 2679
http://www.thegarret.org.uk

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Tickets:

£5.25/£4.25

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Reserve a place in advance by phoning 020 7188 2679 or emailing curator@thegarret.org.uk

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