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An Apple A Day..

Until 24th January 2027

Discover how health conditions were diagnosed, treated, and understood in the past at Portland Basin Museum’s exhibition on medicine and public health in Tameside. Explore a fascinating collection of vintage medical equipment and learn about the vital roles of nurses, midwives, and local hospitals across the decades. The exhibition also shines a light on wartime medicine, the realities of the home front, and how communities responded to pandemics throughout history.

Display cabinets at Portland Basin Museum Historical medicines Military medic solider equipment

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