From the late 19th century, the Alps were a sanctuary for tubercular patients. Supervised by Auguste Rollier – the ‘Sun Doctor’ – many recuperated through fraternity, labour, and the healing power of the sun…

Speaker: Dr Ilaria Scaglia, Aston University.
Date: 22 May 2024, 6pm
Venue: Birmingham People’s History Archive, 2nd floor, Birmingham & Midland Institute, 9 Margaret Street, B3 3BS. 

This talk is free, all welcome, and no need to book in advance.

BMI is a Victorian building, with a disabled toilet, and lift to the second floor but then a few steps down to BPHA. Parking near the Institute is on meters and limited, but with nearby disabled bays; the nearest public car park is Snow Hill (Ringo). There are good public transport links to the city-centre archive.

Please email Gill (BPHA volunteer) with any questions: gill@bpha.online.