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Sat 11 Apr
|Shibden Hall
Georgian Medicine at Shibden Hall
Get a hands-on exploration into the weird and wonderful world of surgery and medicine in the 18th century!
Time & Location
11 Apr 2026, 11:00 – 16:00
Shibden Hall, Lister's Rd, Halifax HX3 6XG, UK
About the event
Get a hands-on exploration into the weird and wonderful world of surgery and medicine in the 18th century! Get up close and personal with the surgeon’s leeches, learn how to carry out a Georgian amputation without painkillers, and hear all about casual bloodletting!
This event is included in your regular admission ticket price on the day. You may wish to book your admission ticket online in advance as we expect these event days to be popular.
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