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After a little bit of digging around. I discovered some very interesting facts about printing in Southwark.  Dawn Kemp, the new Director of the Old Operating Theatre Museum alerted me to Peter Treveris, the Southwark based printer of the first illustrated Herbal in England, ( Peter Treveris’ Grete herball ). I had not heard of this herbal before, and wondered if it had anything to do with the printing of the first Bible in English by Miles Coverdale in the grounds of St Thomas Hospital, Southwark in 1537. Title Page of Grete Herball A little bit of research established that Treveris was established as a printer at the 'sygne of the wodows'  in 1516.  ( The Stationers' Company and the Printers of London , 1501–1557  By Peter W. M. Blayney; ).  Was this the 'Sign of the Widows'? Treveris was an alien, possibly from Trier, and was a publisher/translator. However,  what was a great discovering was that Treveris also published the 'Handywo...

After an introduction on the British Museum, after the first 10 minutes this is an interview with Kevin Flude talking about the Old Operating Theatre Museum. londonwalks » Blog Archive » The London Walks Podcast No.27: London Museums

The Old Operating Theatre, Museum and Garret becomes a National Trust Partner   On September 1 st – the Old Operating Theatre Museum became a National Trust Partner. The Partnership is an exciting new venture between the National Trust and a selection of small, independent heritage attractions and museums within London. The Partnership aims to bring enhanced benefits to National Trust members living in London or for those visiting the capital for a day out; helping to provide increased opportunities to explore our rich and diverse heritage. In return, partner museums benefit from increased visitor numbers and an exchange of know-how in a community of equality with the Trust. The Old Operating Theatre, Museum & Herb Garret in St Thomas Street, London SE1 is joining Benjamin Franklin House, Dr Johnson’s House, Foundling Museum, Hall Place and Gardens, Keats House, Leighton House Museum and the Museum of Brands as National Trust Partners. National Trust...

What are the quirkiest museums in London? - Telegraph

The Telegraph have named the Museum as the 21st best thing to do in London during the Olympics. London 2012: 100 of the best things to do in London - Telegraph

This is a post on our facebook page Came across this fabulous place by accident. Joined a group lecture held in the Operating Theatre itself. Felt so privileged to have heard the lecturer (an historian) speak so eloquently at length about this fascinating place. My confidence in education in this country was restored.....she was, quite simply, excellent. Awesome.....would recommend++++ Loved the t shirt she wore too...cool, cool, cool.

The Old Operating Theatre Museum has installed an audio system for the first time with the generous support of the Guide ID http://en.www.guideid.com/site/home

Museum visitor numbers generally up - the Old Operating achieved an 8% increase which was very credible. ALVA | Association of Leading Visitor Attractions

Business breakfast at the Old Operating Theatre Museum: Team London Bridge and the London Bridge Business Improvement District : Team London Bridge (TLB) for another insightful Green Network breakfast,

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The Connect10 Vote: You choose where Claire Barclay goes for Museums at Night | Culture24 Vote for the Old Operating Theatre Museum.

A Triple Tragedy: How Princess Charlotte’s Death in 1817 Changed Obstetrics « Jane Austen's World here is a more detailed description

London in your lunch break: the Old Operating Theatre - Telegraph

This is a daily posting of Joseph Naples bodysnatching diary and it is being organised by Kirsty Chilton, Assistant Curator at the Old Operating Theatre Museum The Resurrectionist's Blog

I'm very pleased to note that Michael Rosen, the poet, mentions the Old Operating Theatre Museum in his piece introducing the The Family Friendly Museum Award - Telegraph : . In response I would like to say how much I enjoyed Rosen's performance of his poem on the number 38 Bus at the Battle of Cable Street celebrations at Wilton's Music Hall. The poem is good but the performance was brilliant.

1st Sept at 7.pm at the Old Operating Theatre Museum THROUGH A GLASS DARKLY At this exclusive evening of mind-reading and cold-reading performance,The London Magician will talk about, and demonstrate, the mind-reading and magical effects that first flourished in the Victorian séances hosted by fraudulent mediums -people who were emulating genuine psychics in parlours across England. Meeting the dead, past-life regressions, amazing mind-reading, apports - the fraudulent mediums were the forefathers of the cold reading prodigies of today. But more than being told, you will be shown: magic will be performed, minds read, tales and fortunes told. Illusion, mentalism and conjuring meet, through a glass darkly. £15 (available on the door or at lastminute.com) ~

King's College London - Programme of events

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This is the walk around Southwark that I am doing on 8th July Urban Physic Garden