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Parkinson of the disease

Title
Parkinson of the disease
Description
This exhibition was originally created to mark the 200th anniversary of James Parkinson’s characterisation of a hitherto little known disorder of shaking, posture and altered gait. The exhibition was opened by Steve Ford, the CEO of the charity, Parkinson’s UK.
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Contributor
King’s College London Libraries and Collections LogoKing’s College London Libraries and Collections
Type
Online Exhibition
Date
2022
Subject
History of Medicine
Period
20th Century
Geographical Area
Britain and Ireland
Part of Horwood’s map showing Hoxton Square. From: Richard Horwood. Plan of the cities of London and Westminster, the borough of Southwark and parts adjoining, shewing every house. London: publishes as the Act directs, by R Horwood, May 24 1799 [Rare Books Collection OVERSIZE G1819.L7 HOR]
Part of Horwood’s map showing Hoxton Square. From: Richard Horwood. Plan of the cities of London and Westminster, the borough of Southwark and parts adjoining, shewing every house. London: publishes as the Act directs, by R Horwood, May 24 1799 [Rare Books Collection OVERSIZE G1819.L7 HOR]
Part of Horwood’s map showing Hoxton Square. From: Richard Horwood. Plan of the cities of London and Westminster, the borough of Southwark and parts adjoining, shewing every house. London: publishes as the Act directs, by R Horwood, May 24 1799 [Rare Books Collection OVERSIZE G1819.L7 HOR]