Join the Knowledge Quarter for a free morning private view of A Body of Knowledge at the Royal College of Physicians’ Museum
About the Exhibition
Join our private view to discover 500 years of book collecting at the Royal College of Physicians’ (RCP) Museum, a story shaped by curiosity, ambition, and scholarship, as well as by moments of neglect, rescue, and survival.
Together, we’ll explore the treasures of the Dorchester Library, from rare medical texts to surprising volumes that reveal how physicians saw themselves and their place in the wider world.
The RCP has maintained the library ever since its foundation in 1518. Built from generous donations of books and money, it reflects the interests and expertise of RCP members and fellows across the centuries.
Led by exhibition curator Katie Birkwood, this tour offers a unique opportunity to see remarkable books up close and to gain insights into how 500 years of collecting have created a library unlike any other.
Event Details
- Date: Tuesday, 2 December, 2025
- Time: 08:30 AM – 10:00 AM
- Location: Royal College of Physicians, 11 St Andrews Pl, London NW1 4LE, UK
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