Barber Surgeon – Outreach

See how these specially trained medieval men and women would undertake anything from a haircut and shave to an amputation or arrow removal, in a world where germs were not known about. Subjects included are: shaving, amputations, the four humors, bleeding, herb lore, teeth and dentistry, men and women practitioners, lack of understanding of germs, treatment of wounds, arrow extraction and stitching, the role of physicians and dealing with common illnesses.

Suitable for KS1 – 5

To book the facilitator for the half day session the cost is £4 per pupil and to book the facilitator for the full day session the cost is £8 per pupil (all prices include travel costs)

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