Meet “The Herbal Woman” of Old St Thomas’ Hospital
The Old Operating Theatre
Summary
Learn more about the making of medicine and use of herbs in the past with actor Abigail Halley bringing to life the Herbal Woman who would have sold her herbs to the apothecary of Old St Thomas’ Hospital.
Event Details
Address:Old Operating Theatre Museum
91 St Thomas St
London
Post code:SE1 9YR
Website:oldoperatingtheatre.com
Tickets:https://oldoperatingtheatre.com/visiting-us/
Email: info@oldoperatingtheatre.com
Open hours:Every Thursday during the school holidays between 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm.
Facebook:www.facebook.com/oldoperatingtheatremuseum
Twitter:twitter.com/OldOpTheatre
Instagram:www.instagram.com/oldoperatingtheatre
Description
This summer we are welcoming Bespoken Theatre to the Old Operating Theatre Museum & Herb Garret as part of our 320th celebration of the creation of the Herb Garret!Bespoken is a team of theatre and mental health practitioners who are passionate about the arts and the positive impact that creativity can have on mental health and emotional well being. They are committed to telling the unheard voices in history. So, for our season based on herbalism they are the perfect fit.
During late July and August actor Abigail Halley will be bringing to life the Herbal Woman who would sold her herbs to the apothecary of Old St Thomas’ Hospital and then taken to the Herb Garret to dry and cure. Abigail Halley will bring her to life in a piece of living history.
Through a range of multi sensory partipatory activities discover more about herbalism in the 18th century. You can even make your very own pomander to take home!
Come and say hello every Thursday during the school holidays between 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm. This event is free with museum admission (charged).
Transport
By Bus:Bus station and taxis in concourse at London Bridge Station: 17, 21, 35, 40, 43, 47, 48, 133, 141, 149, 343, 381, 521, RV1.
By Tube:Northern and Jubilee lines (London Bridge)
By Train:Any connections stopping at London Bridge
Map
Accessibility
Adapted toilet
Disability awareness training received
The Museum is in the attic space of a 320-year-old church and entrance is via a 52-steps narrow spiral staircase. It is a Grade 2* listed building, and once in the Museum, the space has uneven surfaces. If you have any condition for which you would need additional assistance going up the stairs or using our facilities, please contact the Museum prior to your visit. More information available on our access page: https://oldoperatingtheatre.com/visiting-us/access/
