Sheltered from laymans’ eyes’: sex in the RCP library

Title

Sheltered from laymans’ eyes’: sex in the RCP library

Description

Rare books and special collections librarian, Katie Birkwood looks at a once controversial book that relates to LGBT+ history and explores changing attitudes in society and the medical profession.

Content

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Contributor

Royal College of Physicians (Archive, Heritage Library and Museum)

Type

Blog

Date

2025

Subject

History of Gender, Sex and Sexualities

LGBTQ+ History

History of Medicine

Period

18th-19th Century

20th Century

Geographical Area

Britain and Ireland

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This item was submitted on September 19, 2025 by [anonymous user] using the form “Contribution” on the site “History Day”: https://exhibitions.london.ac.uk/s/history-day-discover-collections