Old Operating Theatre
Hidden in the roof of a church, a 300 year old herb garret houses the only surviving 19th century operating theatre, complete with wooden operating table and observation stands, from which spectators witnessed surgery performed without anaesthesia or antiseptics. The oak beamed garret was also used for the storage and curing of medicinal herbs.
Visit www.thegarret.org.uk for more information.
Contact Us
Old Operating Theatre, Museum and Herb Garret
9a St Thomas's Street
London
SE1 9RY
Tel. 020 7188 2679
Visitor Information
Opening Hours
Daily 10:30-17:00
Admission charges vary
Accessibility: Disabled access limited
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Exhibitions
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Very Interesting 31 July 2009
We loved every minute. Need to go back soon.
Amazing 14 November 2009
Best kept secret in London
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