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SUMMARY:Winter Potpourri Talks Series
DESCRIPTION:This all series ticket covers all three talks in the Winter “Potpourri of Social History” talks series, for the discounted price of £12.50 (members £10.00). You may also book each talk individually – see each separate event page. All three talks are on Thursdays at 2pm and last about an hour. Afterwards there will be time for questions and discussion. This is an online talks series using Zoom. \nThursday 22 January “Frost, Freezes and Fairs“: 2 – 3.15pm with Ian Currie\nWeatherman, author and columnist, Ian Currie will take you through Britain’s severest winters over the last 1,000 years, and say how we coped and even benefited from them. How did 17th century watermen make a living when the rivers froze over? What activities took place on the ice-covered rivers at Frost Fairs. And why has the river Thames in the heart of London not frozen since the last occurrence over 200 years ago in the famous 1814 Frost Fair?\nThursday 26 February “Social Care in Reading: the Middle Ages to 1900“: 2 – 3.15pm with Mike Cooper\nOur ancestors often fell on hard times. Although modern concepts of “welfare” might have been alien, from the Abbey to the creation of Battle Hospital, Reading did provide for housing, “relief” and care for its people.  This talks discusses what was done, including the work of the Abbey, almshouses and the Corporation.\nThursday 26 March “The History of Victorian Medicine“: 2 – 3.15pm with Dr Richard Marks\nWhen Queen Victoria took the throne in 1837, Britain’s medical practices were still steeped in ancient traditions – echoes of Roman remedies lingered in an age on the brink of seismic change. This talk charts the dramatic evolution of healthcare during her reign, as scientific breakthroughs and philosophical shifts began to challenge centuries – old beliefs. We’ll uncover how the Industrial Revolution reshaped surgery and hospital care, expose the grim underworld of body snatchers and anatomical theft, and follow the determined rise of doctors, surgeons, and nurses as they fought for professional status in a rapidly modernising society.\nZoom Talk Requirements\nTo join these talks, you will need a computer device with speakers. Ideally, also a webcam and microphone. You also need to be able to access the internet from it. First-time users of Zoom, will need to download a small piece of software – included in the link. \nHow to Book\nPre-booking is required because places are limited. Full joining instructions will be emailed to attendees in advance. Bookings close one day before the first event.\nTo book – scroll down.\n
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