The Evans Brothers and the ‘Cardigan Cancer Cure’.

I kick off the year with a return to Welsh medicine. I tell the 1907 Weekly Mail tale of Cardigan farmers John and Daniel Evans and their secret Cardigan Cancer Cure. Using National Library of Wales newspapers and archives I trace how these cunning folk fit into the history of popular healers in Wales.

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For those who find beauty in the forgotten corners of history, where healing and belief intertwine. This blog whispers the stories of unconventional practitioners, beckoning readers who value the wisdom of old-world remedies and the narratives woven through time. It’s a journey into the heart of medicine's past, inviting a sense of wonder and curiosity about the unseen threads of human experience.