Today we see healthcare as a basic human right, but this is a surprisingly recent idea. For centuries, diagnoses and cures have been bought and sold in London's medical marketplace. Join us as we uncover the secrets of 'Doctoropolis' – a place where leading surgeons rubbed shoulders with the 'King of the Quacks'.

Written and led by Richard Barnett, author of Medical London.

This walk starts at Great Portland Street tube (south exit) and finishes at Wellcome Collection.

This event is FREE.

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This is one of several Medical walking tours during October. If you take photos on this walk, please add them to our Medical London Flickr group.