The Old Op Apothecary Shop
Providing Time-Tested Cures for the Modern World
Meet Mildred, our resident Apothecary
Looking for ideas or inspiration?
From fraught nerves to unadorned body parts, Mildred the Apothecary offers recommendations for a wide range of ailments.
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Giant Microbes: Black Death
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Giant Microbes: The Pox (Syphilis)
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Plague-Busters: Medicine's Battles with History's Deadliest Diseases by Lindsey Fitzharris and Adrian Teal
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Ezen Frog A4 Art Print
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VIVISECTION OF HUMANS (1899): A4 Art Print
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VANITAS STILL LIFE IN A NICHE Art Print
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Vintage illustrations bookmark set of 3
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Euglena Giant Microbes
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Giant microbes Brain keychain
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Giant Microbes Lung keychain
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Giant Microbes Brain Plush
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Giant Microbes Testicles Plush
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Book of the Month
Our Book of the Month for July is Unwell Women by Elinor Cleghorn, reviewed by Jenni, the museum's Community Engagement Officer.
Mildred Recommends
Browse the ailments below for whatever is plaguing you, then click through to see my recommended products.
Product of the Month
Ravens inspired the plague doctor mask which in turn inspired Remedy Worrywart! This happy little soul is so very very cute. With little dumpy wings and a beautiful curved beak they sit just 6cm tall.
With the skill: Good for
what ails you and strength of being ready to help this really is the best remedy for all things!
Local Artists Project
Read more about the project, the artists, and their work, and browse the range of exclusive products we have featuring these beautiful bespoke designs.
The Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret
St Thomas’ Church, 9a St Thomas Street
London, SE1 9RY
The Museum is open Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 10.30am – 5.00pm
(last admission is 4.15pm).