In 1831 in London it was estimated that there were at least 800
medical students each requiring at least three bodies for their
anatomical studies for dissection. The only legal source was that of
hanged felons which yielded just 52 bodies in the same year. Thus the
resurrection trade flourished and bodysnatching was in the medical
establishment, if not condoned, then they turned a blind eye to the
trade.

Where did these bodies come from, how were they transported,
what was the price of a body and what happened to the bodies
afterwards are just some of the questions answered.   This grisly
business is explained in grisly detail, together with the perspective
of life in London at the time of the Reform Act. Students will get an
understanding of life for the ordinary poor people and find it
helpful in placing the context of their London ancestors just before
the advent of civil registration.

A lecture with Alec Tritton (5/4 GBP)

To book a place contact:
Society of Genealogists
14 Charterhouse Buildings
Goswell Road
LONDON
EC1M 7BA
http://www.sog.org.uk
eve...@sog.org.uk
Tel: 020 7553 3290

<<<  If I lived nearer to London I would love to go
I have learned much from other SOG lectures

Hugh  W