Event | WEA Course: Brewers to Sewers: a History of Public Health

We are living longer lives than ever; scientific discoveries, new medicines and better nutrition have all had a significant effect.  Many dangerous diseases have been eradicated, but we face new challenges to achieving good health.  The National Health Service (NHS) is facing a severe crisis.

Led by WEA tutor Mark Krantz, each session will involve a presentation of material followed by an interactive discussion.  This course will:

• look at the history of public health in order to provide insight and a better understanding of the health challenges we face today
• examine the history of public health looking at the provision of clean water and sewage; public housing; health and safety legislation; pollution and clean air
• look at the establishment of the NHS
• include a visit to PHM’s galleries
• include a visit to PHM’s Labour History Archive & Study Centre

Suitable for 19+

Please note attendees are required to book onto all six weeks of the course