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Plagues, Potions & Parish Records: A Journey Through Medical History

Old drawing depicting a plague cart

From an 18th-century recipe for “a most excellent medicine against the plague” to tales of robberies, hangings, and medical research in parish registers

Our collections reveal fascinating stories showing how people in the past used to prevent and treat illness. Take a tour of the Strongrooms and explore documents and objects to do with health and medicine from our collections.

Location: Warwickshire County Record Office. Wheelchair accessible.

Price: £10+ booking fee, includes tea and coffee.

Book at warwickshire.gov.uk/heritageboxoffice

Date: 24th March 2026.

Location: Adult and young people events

Cost: £10 plus booking fee

Time: 18:00 - 19:30