Oxford History of Medicine Walking Tour

Every urban university campus should have a history of medicine tour – and if you’re in Oxford, you can check out this one.

A deep and lively dive into the forces that have shaped public health and medicine, and their ongoing legacies.

The history of medicine is always a bit uncomfortable. This tour walks you through the medical history of Oxford, 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. Using the built environment, we examine health geographies, resistance to public health policies, and the tensions inherent in medical progress.

This tour platforms diverse stories while discussing histories of empire, race, class, and gender, highlighting how these narratives have an enduring impact on the practice of modern medicine.

Image and above description taken from their website, here.

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You can also read a number of blogs on their website about the history of medicine by clicking here or check out Oxford University’s Health Histories Project, by clicking here.