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Surgeons' Hall Museums' iconic William Playfair building at The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

Surgeons' Hall Museums' iconic William Playfair building at The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

The Wohl Pathology Museum, one of the most historic collections of surgical pathology in the world

The Wohl Pathology Museum, one of the most historic collections of surgical pathology in the world

Book said to be made from William Burke's skin in our History of Surgery Museum

Book said to be made from William Burke's skin in our History of Surgery Museum

Artwork depicting historic tooth extraction methods is displayed in our Dental Collection

Artwork depicting historic tooth extraction methods is displayed in our Dental Collection

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January 2017

Burke and Hare - Dissected

Date(s): 27 January 2017

Time: 19:00-21:00

Cost: £2

Booking Link: https://burkeandhare2017.eventbrite.co.uk

In 1828, William Burke and William Hare embarked on a murder spree that was to shock the civilised world to its core. The word ‘burking’ has since become synonymous with their crimes, as well as inspiring the London Burkers, who supplied the medical schools of London with fresh cadavers. Discover the chilling story of Burke and Hare and how their a…

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