Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret

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9a St. Thomas Street
St., England SE1 9RY
Housed in the attic of the early eighteenth-century church of the old St Thomas’ Hospital, this atmospheric museum offers a unique insight into the history of medicine and surgery. The original timber framed Herb Garret was once used to dry and store herbs for patients’ medicines and in 1822 an operating theatre was included. Predating anaesthetics and antiseptics, it is the oldest surviving surgical theatre in Europe. Access to the attic is through a narrow 52-step spiral staircase.

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A charming and informative place to visit
10/13/2024

A really charming and informative place to visit which was a wonderful way to spend some time on a w...

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One of the most interesting places I visited in London
10/3/2024

My first time visiting this site, but I would go back and recommend it to others. There is a lot of ...

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Small but fascinating!
8/31/2024

If you’ve been to London before and are looking for something to do beyond the major sights, this sm...

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