A single object can tell fascinating stories. Join us as we hear from one specially selected speaker as they unveil a ‘mystery object’ in Wellcome Collection. Learn more about the history of health and medicine from the personal perspectives of patients, doctors, innovators and historians.

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  Anaesthesia

  Sunday 24 March. Find out about John Snow’s work on ether and chloroform. With medical historian Stephanie Snow.

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  The perfect wife

  Sunday 7 April. One man’s quest to cultivate the perfect woman. With Wendy Moore.

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  Citizen Science

  Sunday 19 May. The past, present and future of citizen science. With Erinma Ochu, Wellcome Trust Public Engagement Fellow.