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They were one of the most common medical practitioners of the Tudor and Elizabethan ages
Unlike surgeons, however, Barber Surgeons were limited to bloodletting and other minor surgeries like pulling teeth,
administering medicines, treating wounds or setting broken limbs.
The Barber Surgeon will demonstrate bloodletting, wound treatment and tooth pulling complete with a full display of appropriate
surgical and shaving equipment - including replicas from the Mary Rose.
| Below: Replica of the Mary Rose plastering bench |
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