Episode 47 - The Pneumatic Institute in Hotwells

Bristol History Podcast
19/10/2020 29 min
Episode 47 - The Pneumatic Institute in Hotwells

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At the end of the eighteenth century, 'pneumatic' (gas) chemistry was at the forefront of scientific knowledge. In 1799 the remarkable physician Thomas Beddoes opened the Pneumatic Institute in Hotwells and set about finding a cure for tuberculosis using gasses isolated from air. I spoke with author and cultural historian Mike Jay to discuss the work of the Institute and its legacy.

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