The nineteenth century marked the golden age of death in art. Built on the dead bodies of the poor, Dr Richard Barnett of the Welcome Trust, tells the story of this revolution in medical art and the challenges in bringing these sometimes disturbing images to a wider audience. While journalist Paul Slade discusses the nineteenth century murder ballads detailing Burke and Hares exploits including the ditty of Daft Jamie, one of their fateful victims. Tickets include one delightful cocktail.
