Laudanum and Neuralgia
During the Victorian period cures for diseases were often more dangerous than the illness itself.
Laudanum is a notable example of the Victorian cure. Pharmacies could prescribe the dangerous drug ...
Magneto Electric Machine
The Magneto Electric Machine was an early electro-therapeutic device. It was to used to treat 'nervous disorders'. A patient would place their fingers in the metal tubes and an electric current was generated ...
The Fanny Deakin Maternity Hospital, Newcastle-under-Lyme
The Fanny Deakin Maternity Hospital was opened in 1947. It was named in recognition of the fight of local Labour politician, Fanny Deakin, for the welfare of young children and expectant mothers.
Veedee Massager
Vibration and or massage were thought to have curative effects and to cure anything from headaches to 'female hysteria'. The name Veedee is thought to be a pun of the Latin phrase ‘Veni Vidi Vice’ meaning ...