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History of Medicine Tour - by Uncomfortable Oxford™ 20% OFF
$144.35
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Overview
The Oxford Medical History Tour offers a fascinating glimpse into the complex evolution of medical practices in the city. From medieval plagues to groundbreaking medical discoveries, this tour promises a unique educational experience led by expert guides.
- 🏰 Begin your journey under the famous Bridge of Sighs, where you'll learn about medieval geography and its impact on disease in Oxford.
- 📜 Stop at medieval New College for an insightful discussion about plagues and historical epidemics that shaped the city.
- 📚 Enter the Bodleian Library to explore the early study of medicine and anatomical dissections that laid the groundwork for modern practices.
- 🏛️ Visit the Clarendon Building, the Vice Chancellor's office, to uncover the intriguing history of prostitution and its ties to public health.
- 🍻 Discover how pubs served as the original venues for inoculation in the city, highlighting an unusual aspect of medical history.
- 🏛️ Outside the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, learn about the transformation of science and medicine during the 18th century through imperialism.
- 🌺 Reflect on major advancements in medical practice at the St. Giles' Memorial Garden, stemming from the impacts of the First and Second World Wars.
- 🏥 Conclude the tour outside the former city hospital, discussing the early trials of penicillin and the founding of the NHS.
- 🖼️ Receive an Uncomfortable Oxford™ souvenir postcard as a memento of your enlightening experience.
- 👩🏫 All tours are conducted by certified Uncomfortable Oxford™ Guides, ensuring a blend of expertise and engaging storytelling.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Private Tour (up to 15 people)
Private Tour (up to 15 people)
Private Tour (up to 15 people)
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Uncomfortable Oxford™ souvenir postcard
- Certified Uncomfortable Oxford™ Guide
- Tips
Meeting point
Meet under the 'Bridge of Sighs' (Hertford Bridge) on New College Lane. The guide will be carrying a blue & white Uncomfortable Oxford tote bag.
Return details
Tour ends at the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter.
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Bridge of SighsThe tour begins under the fmaous Bridge of Sighs, providing an overview of medieval geography and how it impacted disease in the city.
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New CollegeThe first stop is outside medieval New College, for a discussion of plague and historical epidemics.
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Bodleian LibraryEnter the heart of the old libraries to learn about anatomical dissections and the early study of medicine in the University.
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Clarendon BuildingThe current office of the Vice Chancellor provides an interesting setting to learning about the history of prostitution and public health.
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Did you know that pubs served as the original place for inoculation in the city?
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Oxford University Museum Of Natural HistoryOutside the Museum of Natural Hisotry you will learn about how science and medicine transformed in the 18th century through imperialism.
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War Memorial GardenAt the St. Giles' Memorial Garden, participants will reflect on the major developments in medical practice that stemmed from First and Second World Wars.
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The tour finishes outside the former city hospital for a discussion on the early trials of penicillin in the city, and the founding of the NHS.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
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History of Medicine Tour - by Uncomfortable Oxford™ 20% OFF
$144.35
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!