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Henry VIII's Deteriorating Health 1509-1547
WebHenry’s latter years were a far-cry from the valiant, charismatic prince of 1509. Henry’s last days were filled with extreme pain; his leg injuries needed to be cauterised by his doctors and he had chronic stomach ache. He died on 28th January 1547 aged 55, as a result of renal and liver failure. By Laura John.
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The Birth of the NHS
WebOn the 5th July 1948 an historic moment occurred in British history, a culmination of a bold and pioneering plan to make healthcare no longer exclusive to those who could afford it but to make it accessible to everyone. The NHS was born. The National Health Service, abbreviated to NHS, was launched by the then Minister of Health in Attlee’s
A Short History of Medicine
WebMedicine in medieval Britain was a complex and varied field that was shaped by a number of factors, including social, cultural, and technological developments. From the early days of traditional healing practices to the development of more advanced medical treatments, the history of medicine in medieval Britain is a rich and diverse one. Druid.
Traditional British Folk Remedies
WebTo cure baldness, sleep on stones, and the standard treatment for colic was to stand on your head for a quarter of an hour. Eye diseases came in for many weird remedies. Patients with eye problems were told to bathe their eyes with rainwater that had been collected before dawn in June, and then bottled. Rubbing a stye, on the eye-lid, with a
Lloyd George, founder of the welfare state
WebLloyd George was an intelligent boy and did very well at his local school. After passing the Law Society examination he became a solicitor in January 1879, eventually establishing his own law practice in Criccieth, North Wales. In 1888 Lloyd George married Margaret Owen, the daughter of a prosperous farmer. Lloyd George joined the local Liberal
King James I and VI of Scotland
WebKing James I succeeded the last Tudor monarch, Elizabeth I, becoming the first Stuart king of England. He had already reigned as King James VI of Scotland for the last thirty-six years. He was born in Edinburgh Castle in June 1566, the only son of Mary, Queen of Scots and Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley. James’s royal roots were strong with both his …
Disease in the Middle Ages
WebAs there was no knowledge of germs or how diseases spread in the Middle Ages, the Church explained away illness as ‘divine retribution’ for leading a sinful life. Common diseases in the Middle Ages included dysentery (‘the flux’), tuberculosis, arthritis and ‘sweating sickness’ (probably influenza ). Infant mortality was high and
Robert Owen, Father of British Socialism
WebKnown as the ‘Father of British Socialism’, Robert Owen was a textile manufacturer turned social reformer, and an early advocate of utopian socialism…. Robert Owen was born on 14th May 1771 in Newtown in Wales, although his career and aspirations would take him as far away as America. He was the sixth of seven children born to Robert Owen
Hysterical Victorian Women
WebHysteria was the most well-known and frequently recorded mental illness of women during the Victorian period. Think of the classic image of woman ‘swooning’ and reaching for her smelling salts. Symptoms were hugely broad and included faintness, nervousness, insomnia and convulsions to name a few, but most notably was a tendency to cause
King Alfred and the Cakes
WebOne of the best known stories in English history is that of King Alfred and the cakes. Children are taught the story where Alfred is on the run from the Vikings, taking refuge in the home of a peasant woman. She asks him to watch her cakes – small loaves of bread – baking by the fire, but distracted by his problems, he lets the cakes burn
A 1950s/ 1960s Childhood
WebA 1950s/ 1960s Childhood. “It’s Friday, it’s Five to Five and it’s CRACKERJACK!”. Gob stoppers, The Dandy, the sixpenny rush and hiding behind the sofa from the Daleks: memories of childhood in the 1950s and 1960s…. The recent Covid lockdowns left our children and grandchildren somewhat isolated indoors, their play …
Spanish Flu Pandemic of 1918
Webits name was Enza. I opened the window, And in-flu-enza.”. (1918 children’s playground rhyme) The ‘Spanish Flu’ pandemic of 1918 was one of the greatest medical disasters of the 20th century. This was a global pandemic, an airborne virus which affected every continent. It was nicknamed ‘Spanish flu’ as the first reported cases were
Sir John Harrington
WebHe invented the lavatory! He was a godson of Queen Elizabeth I, but he had been banished from court for telling risqué stories, and exiled to Kelston near Bath. During his ‘exile’, 1584-91, he built himself a house, and devised and installed the first flushing lavatory, which he named Ajax. Eventually Queen Elizabeth forgave him, and
Emma Lady Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson
WebBen Johnson. 8 min read. Lord Nelson ‘s great love was Emma, a lady who had a quite remarkable past. Her real name was Amy Lyon, but she preferred to be known as Emma Hart. She was a daughter of a Cheshire blacksmith and was brought up in Wales by her grandmother. Not much is known about her early life except that she was in London …
The Match Girls Strike
WebThe Match Girls’ Strike was industrial action taken up by the workers of the Bryant and May factory against the dangerous and unrelenting demands which endangered their health with very little remuneration. In London’s East End, women and young girls from the surrounding area would turn up at 6:30 in the morning to start a long fourteen
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