Tincture of Iodine (BP)

Some of you may have experienced the sting of iodine yourself. Ouch – indeed! But did you know about its significant link to British medical history?  We were very interested to learn more about Dr J Lionel Stretton of Kidderminster, who was instrumental in the development of tincture of iodine, when his great grandson Chris visited Sick to Death last month.  Humans have been performing surgeries for thousands of years, but …

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2025/26 Holiday Hours

As the holiday season approaches, we welcome all Scrooges to visit us for an escape from the sickeningly cheerful events happening everywhere else. If you are planning to visit during this time of year, please just take a note of our holiday hours for December and January. Sick to Death will be closed on: Wednesday, …

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Halloween 2025 at Sick to Death

It’s time to get excited for Halloween at Sick to Death! We are offering both day-time and night-time activities, so there’s something to suit everyone during the October half-term at Sick to Death. HORRIBLE HALLOWEEN If you’re after some family-friendly spooky fun join us during the day-time for thrills that everyone can enjoy this Halloween, …

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School Visits

Teachers! Are you looking for school trips to help bring history to life for your students this year? We’ve put together a brand new web page with everything you’ll need to book and prepare for a trip to Sick to Death. Don’t worry, Plaguey D might be there, but we’ll leave the teaching to you… …

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