Victorian Life — Season 1, Episode 4: Victorian Healthcare
30 min • 1 season, 6 episodes
Episode synopsis
In week four of our course on Victorian Britain, Ruth Goodman explores the great strides in healthcare that took place in the 19th century – from the move towards clean water supplies and improved waste disposal, to antiseptics in hospitals and in the home and the impact of germ theory on life expectancy.
About Victorian Life
In this six-part course, discover everything you need to know about Victorian Britain, guided by historian Ruth Goodman and filmed on location at Black Country Living Museum.