Uncomfortable Oxford™ Walking Tour: Delving into the History of Medicine
4.3
6 Ratings
Oxfordshire
Uncover the uncomfortable history of medicine in Oxford on this engaging walking tour. Explore the impact of disease, imperialism, conflict, and inequality on the development of modern medicine.
Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

The tour begins under the fmaous Bridge of Sighs, providing an overview of medieval geography and how it impacted disease in the city.

Points of Interest

  • Bridge of Sighs

  • Radcliffe Humanities

What's Included
  • Expert-guided tour with an Oxford-trained guide
Additional Information

Commencing in the antiquated core of Oxford, we guide attendees through the narrative of health and medical investigation in this locale. Intriguing yet unsettling, this expedition interrogates the enduring influence of sickness and how imperialism, conflict, and disparity have contributed to the evolution of contemporary medicine.

Our expeditions are curated to offer critically engaging pursuits, inciting dialogue among members while urging them to scrutinize the manifold effects of historic occurrences. Utilizing the urban architecture, we look into health geographies, opposition to public health measures, and the inherent contradictions in medical advancement.

The journey has a duration of 1 hour and 45 minutes.

ACCESSIBILITY: The route is wheelchair-friendly, but be advised of minor uneven surfaces in the city center. The total distance traversed is less than 2km.

Location
Bridge of Sighs
New College Lane
Meet under the 'Bridge of Sighs' (Hertford Bridge) on New College Lane. The guide will be carrying a blue & white Uncomfortable Oxford tote bag.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Robini8102pi
Oct 17, 2023
Cold but ever so informative! - We arranged for a tour for mature Oxford students who are all working in health services in many parts of the world. Most were completely new to Oxford so this tour was a great introduction to some Oxford history and tied in well with their studies. I'm not a student and I can say it was every bit as interesting and informative for me as it was for the students. Very interactive as well. I highly recommend!
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Peterbf2034oc
Aug 27, 2022
A memorable walking tour - Louis was professional and well informed. He was happy to continue with the tour even though I was the only one who turned up. He had many fascinating anecdotes and the tour felt like a real dialogue. Would recommend. I suppose the only negative thing is that there are so many medically interesting sites in Oxford that it is inevitable that more will be omitted than can be included, and I would probably have chosen different ones. But that is mainly a matter of personal preference
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Sophia-brehmx
Jul 22, 2022
A fabulous tour for those looking to understand Oxford more deeply - This tour goes beyond the traditional walking tour format by illuminating hidden aspects of Oxford's history. The guides are experienced, knowledgeable and dedicated to Uncomfortable Oxford's goal of raising awareness through discussion based tours. Not only is this tour an excellent way to explore both the classic and more hidden sites in Oxford but it also leaves you looking at Oxford, and the wider world, differently and more inquisitively. A fabulous tour for those looking to understand Oxford more deeply and in particular the rich medical history of the city.
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Johntheladodgersfan
Oct 26, 2021
A fuller story of Oxford - This is a great tour with insights into Oxford based writers who you will know and some you may not. Malak is a great guide and was very informative and supportive of a good group discussion at each of our stops. This tour is an excellent and recommend if you want to understand a fuller story of Oxford beyond traditional sightseeing. It’s a very enjoyable experience.
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Hollyt905
Jul 29, 2022
Unusual and interesting tour - If you already have some knowledge of Oxford then I would recommend this tour. It goes past the surface, to discuss some more of the obscure and unknown facts about the area. Prompting discussions. Would recommend if you want to learn something different about the area.
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Srapcia
Jun 8, 2022
Reading a guidebook aloud would feel better - It has ended half an hour before time and felt like a speedy race. The student spoke really fast supporting herself with some notes. It felt like unrehearsed performance.
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