Henry Lumley Collections Engagement Grant Lecture: How did surgeons respond to the arrival of the Black Death?

Drawing on the Royal College of Surgeons' extensive holdings of medieval and early modern plague texts and medical pamphlets, this lecture explores the theories and techniques surgeons used to protect the public from the pestilence and to treat those who fell victim to it.

In addition to the lecture, there will be a rare book display that can be viewed afterwards, along with refreshments.

• Learn about the history of medicine and surgery.
• View a selection of the College’s Heritage Collections and learn more about the library services available to members, fellows, and researchers. 
• Network with the College community. 

• 12:30pm: Lumley Library opens. Chance to view the display before the lecture. 
• 1pm: Lecture begins. 
• 2pm onwards: Another chance to see the display. Refreshments served. 
• 4pm: Event finishes.