After You're Dead - The history of dissection and grave robbing
Eric Jackson will be joining us for a light-hearted talk
Thursday 5th January 2023 10:00am - 12:00pm
Details:
The history of dissection and the grave robbing that took place to feed the need for bodies to dissect. Includes the methods utilised to deter the grave robbers and an account of the activities of Burke and Hare as well as some notable more recent occurrences of grave robbing. Dealt with in a light-hearted way, not at all gruesome.
The meeting will take place:
In person at Bradford Mechanics Institute, 76 Kirkgate, Bradford, BD1 1SZ (2nd floor). Look for the blue library sign at the TJ Hughes end of Kirkgate. Press the button on the door outside marked 2nd floor for entry. Entrance Fee will be £1.50 for Members and £2.50 for non-members.
Via Zoom - Please logon to the Members Area of our website and then book a place. The cost will be £2 via PayPal. The Zoom link will be sent out a few days before the meeting. Please check your spam/junk mail for the email.
Doors open / Zoom meeting will start at 10:00am and the talk will commence at 10:30am.
Any questions please contact chairman@bradfordfhs.org.uk
