Delve into the deceptive world of quackery in this new Thackray talk
Travel back to the origins of the quack doctor and explore the most dangerous and daft cures of the 18th and 19th centuries.
Taking place in our Victorian Operating Theatre, this talk will expose some of the most notorious historical medicines of the past 300 years.
The 19th century saw an explosion of so-called nerve tonics and pills marketed as cures for everything from insomnia to melancholy. Some of these questionable cures were duds; others were downright dangerous. You will hear first-hand, the tricks and techniques of the crooks and charlatans who profited from them.
About this event
The talk will last for 40 minutes, followed by 20 minutes for you to ask questions and explore the objects up close.
This ticket includes free admission to the museum galleries on the day of your talk.
Recommended age guidance: 12+
Thackray Museum of Medicine
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7LN
United Kingdom
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53.8081998, -1.5186772
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Tickets
This ticket includes free admission to the museum galleries on the day of your talk.
Access
Access to the museum
We want everyone to enjoy the museum. It is fully wheelchair and buggy accessible, entry is free for essential companions, and we welcome assistance dogs (and our team are more than happy to arrange a bowl of water for hard-working thirsty dogs – please just ask).
The museum offers quiet openings on the last Sunday of each month from 10am–11am when the lights will be up and the sounds down. You can download a copy of our gallery map, which includes some sensory information and other details here.
You can find more accessibility information by visiting our guide hosted on
Visit Britain’s website.
