Public Health History Walks: Snow and Soho

Organised by: Centre for History in Public Health, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

In 1854, Dr. John Snow demonstrated that a sudden outbreak of cholera was due to contamination of a water pump in Broad Street: on this walk, we shall explore the history of the outbreak and also the history and architecture of the Bloomsbury and Soho areas. The walk led by popular guide and public health doctor Ros Stanwell-Smith will take around 1.5 hours and end at the John Snow pub in Broadwick Street in the centre of Soho.

Meeting point: The foyer of London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Keppel Street building

Visitors are advised to wear shoes for walking and bring a waterproof or umbrella to be prepared for any weather. Walks are not fast, but a reasonable level of fitness and mobility is required. There are no stairs on this route apart from the meeting point, but be prepared for narrow pavements. Please contact Ingrid James (ingrid.james@lshtm.ac.uk) directly if you would like to discuss any particular access requirements.

Free to attend register today to secure your place!

Funded by the Wellcome Trust

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