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.