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Anaesthesia Heritage Centre
  Anaesthesia Heritage Centre
21 Portland Place
London Borough of Westminster
W1B 1PY
England
Photo courtesy of the Anaesthesia Heritage Centre.
Collection details
Archives, Literature, Medicine, Science and Technology
Facilities
Guided tours: yes Library: yes Study area: yes Wheelchair access: yes
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Contact details
General information (Tel) : 020 7631 1560
General information (Fax) : 020 7631 4352
E-mail : trishwillis@aagbi.org
E-mail : heritage@aagbi.org
Website : www.aagbi.org
Open
Mon-Fri 9.00am-17.00pm, appointment recommended
Description
The anaesthesia heritage centre began with the donation of a collection of artefacts by A Charles King in the late 1950s. Later, library collections were also added. The Association's archives also form part of the centre. 21 Portland Place is a a Grade II* listed building in the heart of London. The collections help to record the history of the development of anaesthesia and celebrate the people who contributed to it.
Collections description
All the collections (museum, library and archive) relate to the history of anaesthesia, pain relief and resuscitation and celebrate the people who helped the specialty to develop

Trails
From Apothecaries To Florence Nightingale - A Medical Museums Trail

General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Guided tours
Collections
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Disability Access
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to all public areas
General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Facilities
Facilities for private functions and events
Library
Library with public access
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Research facilities for academics
Study facilities
 
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