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
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Bridge of Sighs
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Radcliffe Humanities
- Expert-guided tour with an Oxford-trained guide
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.