Folk Cures and Remedies
7 June 2013 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Event details
7 June 2013 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Illustrated talk by Tom Doig exploring cures and remedies used by country people before the NHS. Previously Director of Cambridge and County Folk Museum, Tom's interest is in Victorian rural life. He writes on social and local history and appears on BBC Radio Cambs.
Tom will discuss fried mice, frothing snails, nasturtium infusion, pigs' bladders and sweating toads!
Previously Director of Cambridge and County Folk Museum, his interest is in Victorian rural life. He writes on social and local history and appears on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.
Venue location
Wildlife Trust Countryside Centre, Chapel Road, Ramsey Heights, Cambs,
PE26 2RS