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Lunchtime Talk: ‘Oxford in the History of Medicine’
08 October 2025 @ 1.00pm to 2.00pm
About Lunchtime Talk: ‘Oxford in the History of Medicine’
‘Oxford in the History of Medicine: Bright ideas, discoveries and innovations through the ages’
Oxford’s scientists, medics and their patients have made some remarkable contributions to medical science down the ages, particularly in the 17th, 20th, and 21st centuries.
They have refined scientific method, investigated the anatomical workings of the body and the brain, agonised over ethics, revolutionised diagnosis, theorised about both physical and mental health, deliberated about how to deal with patients, tested treatments and come up with cures and ways of preventing sickness in the first place.
This talk starts with a treacle well and a dragon and ends with some of the cutting-edge research undertaken today.
Complimentary tea and coffee will be available to enjoy during the talk. We recommend arriving before the start of the talk if you would like to grab a refreshment.
Victoria Bentata is an Oxford Green Badge Guide and member of the Oxford Guild of Tour Guides. She has an Oxford University degree in Modern Languages and an Oxford Brookes University MA in History. Her dissertation focused on the Inter Services Topographical Department at Manchester College, Oxford during WWII.
She is the author of Oxford City Walks, a book of 15 walks with guiding commentary, and regularly leads specialist tours of Oxford, including Oxford in the History of Medicine. See her website for more details.
Access
There is step-free, level entry access to the Town Hall via the entrance closest to Carfax Tower (to the left of the main steps as you face the Town Hall). Inside the Museum, Museum Makers is accessible via a platform lift to the Galleries and then a lift to the basement.
Tickets
Please see important booking information below.
Booking information
Ticket prices:
From £6.00
Tickets are subject to a non-refundable transaction fee of £1.21 and are available to purchase online or at the Museum shop.
Sales from tickets help support MOX’s work to deliver fun and accessible family activities, community engagement projects, school workshops, exhibitions and special events for Oxford’s people in the Museum spaces.
Dates & times:
Saturday 08 October 2025 at 1.00pm
Running time:
1 hour
Good to know:
Please be aware that photographs will be taken at this event for use in marketing. If you (or a member of your group) would prefer not to be photographed, please let a member of staff know during the event.
About Museum of Oxford
The Museum of Oxford is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people. Located inside the Oxford Town Hall, it explores the city’s rich history beyond the university, focusing on the lives, industries, and communities that have shaped Oxford over time.
The museum features interactive exhibits, local artefacts, and personal stories, covering topics such as Oxford’s medieval origins, its diverse communities, and key moments in its development. It also hosts temporary exhibitions, events, and activities for all ages.
