There are spaces available for non-science group members to join us on this visit.
The venue is the Thackray Museum of Medicine in Leeds, which is the UK’s largest independent medical museum, offering immersive galleries that trace the evolution of healthcare from Victorian street life to modern medical breakthroughs.
A real highlight is “Disease Street”, a smelly, grimy depiction of what life used to be like in the slums of Leeds
Visitors can explore reconstructed historical settings, watch 19th‑century surgical demonstrations, and engage with interactive exhibits designed to inspire curiosity about medicine and public health.
Located beside St James’s University Hospital, the museum reopened in 2021 after major refurbishment and continues to host talks, workshops, and community events.
Cost and Itinerary
Travel by Vallances coach
Pick up: Ogle Street at 9.00am Return to Hucknall by approx. 5.00pm
Options
There are 3 options
A. Coach travel and an independent visit to Leeds: £15.00
B. Coach travel and museum entry £24.00
C. Coach travel, museum entry and a group talk entitled
‘Bloody Barbers and Splattered Surgeons’ £30.00
Please contact me if you are interested specifying which option A, B or C
David Rose (I will also be at the February monthly meeting)