Wednesday 1st June – at Wednesfield Library with the Tudor Wise Woman

Some everyday items related to the medical profession in the 16th century – and earlier
More items related to medical practices in the 16th century
Tudor ‘wise woman’ (aka Pam from Gloriana Living History) dresses helpful assistant Brian in a plague doctor outfit
A brave young man holds up a big thigh bone, which his mom records for posterity.
Sadly, Brian is about to have his lower leg amputated.
… and a young doctor in the making, gets his cutting equipment ready with help from the wise woman.
Mmmm. Is it time for my dinner yet?
… and Brian’s leg is about to go!
… and there it is – gone.

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