Robbing the Doctor: 17th-Century Medics as Victims of Crime
I combed Old Bailey records to recover vivid stories of early modern medical practice. In 16th and 17th century London physicians were mugged, had periwigs and surgical instruments stolen, or set upon by mobs. Case studies include William Marriott, Salvator Winter, barber-surgeon thefts and the odd Toussaint Urvoy affair.
Rolly's Take
For the curious mind that delights in the quirks of history and the unexpected intersection of medicine and crime. This blog whispers tales of forgotten practitioners, revealing the frailty of human experience amid the stark realities of 17th-century London — a time when the healer could just as easily become the hunted.