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Matthew Johnston

@MatthewJ_UK

Work in #MuseumDocumentation. Crocheter, classicist and Cumbrian in exile. #ITweetMuseums (usually of the medical variety!).

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Joined April 2014
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You know you're a #PharmHist nerd when you start spotting vintage Martindale in medical dramas. 1989 edition if anyone cares! 🥱
90s TV doctor in white coat and glasses consulting Martindale (29th edition).

ALT 90s TV doctor in white coat and glasses consulting Martindale (29th edition).

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Mark Nesbitt@Economicbotany11 May 2023
Coming on Monday 15th May - the first online talk in the @theBSHP new series "Global histories of pharmacy": Anne Pollock on "Situated histories & hopes in South African pharmaceutical knowledge". Join us at 18.30 BST, free to all, book ahead at: eventbrite.co.uk/e/histories… #HistMed
Histories and Hopes in South African Pharmaceutical Knowledge Production

Histories and Hopes in South African Pharmaceutical Knowledge Production

BSHP online talk with Anne Pollock

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Yesterday's adventure. Can't recommend enough - pure joy, and the cast were all amazing. #GBBOM
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BSHP@PharmHist3 Apr 2023
Are you looking for funding to help with #PharmHist research expenses, to support exhibition costs or allow you to run a #PharmHist event, talk or visit? Our Peter Homan Small Grants scheme might be for you! Full details & application form here: bshp.org/Awards/PeterHoman.a…
Photo of historical pharmacy sign titled 'New Pharmaceutical Preparations'

ALT Photo of historical pharmacy sign titled 'New Pharmaceutical Preparations'

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Look familiar?👀 This undated image shows Perth's High Street. On the right of the image is the entrance to the former medieval thoroughfare, Meal Vennel. On the right is 'P. Strang chemist and pharmacist' and on the left is 'Alexandre'. #PerthMuseum
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Great to be back in pharmacy history mode with a wonderful @PharmHist conference in Oxford this weekend. Thanks so much to all the speakers, organisers and venue staff.
BSHP (@PharmHist) profile pictureBSHP@PharmHist2 Apr 2023
Following a busy AGM, we enjoyed a stimulating morning: trade & profession in 20th century US pharmacy, #PharmHist of the Seville orange, & pharmacy education in Brittany. We finished with @roisohare Immediate Past President @GHPPharmacy to mark their centenary. 1/2
Man giving PowerPoint presentation with slide showing historical posters

ALT Man giving PowerPoint presentation with slide showing historical posters

Woman giving PowerPoint presentation with slide titled 'The best morning tonic': Citrus aurantium, from pharmacy jar to marmalade pot; looking at the therapeutic value of the Seville orange.

ALT Woman giving PowerPoint presentation with slide titled 'The best morning tonic': Citrus aurantium, from pharmacy jar to marmalade pot; looking at the therapeutic value of the Seville orange.

PowerPoint slide titled From medieval Apothecaries to the Faculty of Pharmacy of Rennes: a short history of pharmaceutical education in Brittany

ALT PowerPoint slide titled From medieval Apothecaries to the Faculty of Pharmacy of Rennes: a short history of pharmaceutical education in Brittany

Woman giving PowerPoint presentation with slide titled '1923 Formation of the Guild'

ALT Woman giving PowerPoint presentation with slide titled '1923 Formation of the Guild'

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BSHP@PharmHist19 Jan 2023
We are delighted to launch a new small grants scheme, in memory of our past President, pharmacist & pharmacy historian Peter Homan. BSHP will award grants totalling £500 twice a year. More details including the application form here: bshp.org/awards/PeterHoman.a… 1/2
Cartoon drawing of a red loud speaker with lines to indicate sound coming out.

ALT Cartoon drawing of a red loud speaker with lines to indicate sound coming out.

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Mark Nesbitt@Economicbotany11 Jan 2023
Do join us for a special spring series of webinars on "Mediterranean histories of medicinal plants" hosted by @PharmHist @RHULHistory @KewScience Open to all and free! Great speakers and cutting edge work. Details and booking: bshp.org/events/
Glebionis coronaria from De Materia Medica,, 10th century, courtesy of Morgan Library MS 652

ALT Glebionis coronaria from De Materia Medica,, 10th century, courtesy of Morgan Library MS 652

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BSHP@PharmHist6 Jan 2023
Eventbrite registration is now open for our January, February and April talks. Full details here: bshp.org/events/

EVENTS | British Society for the History of Pharmacy

Find out about the British Society for the History of Pharmacy's events: Online lectures, historical excursions, short courses and conferences.

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BSHP (@PharmHist) profile pictureBSHP@PharmHist5 Jan 2023
Watch this space! We're finalising our new free online talks series. 4 speakers from 4 countries explore the history of medicinal plants in the Mediterranean from ancient Greece to the Renaissance. Here are the dates for your 2023 diaries. Joining instructions coming soon! 1/5
Cartoon style drawing of hands holding a sign saying 'Attention Please!'

ALT Cartoon style drawing of hands holding a sign saying 'Attention Please!'

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Weekend.
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Visited an old haunt today: put my #PharmHist hat back on to do a bit of research at @rpharms #RPSLibrary. Obviously had to check out the #RPSMuseum too!
Part of the Peter Homan collection at the RPS Museum, including poison bottles, mortars, a balance, and a 'pharmacist on duty' sign.

ALT Part of the Peter Homan collection at the RPS Museum, including poison bottles, mortars, a balance, and a 'pharmacist on duty' sign.

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ianVisits@ianvisits12 Jul 2022
What can you see on a train between City Thameslink and Farringdon?
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BSHP@PharmHist6 Jun 2022
One week today! Join us for a free online talk on Mon 13 June 14:00BST (*note different time*). Dr Ayman Atat (@tuBraunschweig) will speak on Pharmacy History in Arabic Civilization Between the Past & the Future. More details & joining instructions: eventbrite.co.uk/e/history-o…
History of Pharmacy in the Arabic Civilization in between Past and Future

History of Pharmacy in the Arabic Civilization in between Past and Future

BSHP online talk with Ayman Yasin Atat

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Our 3 day course, Up Close and Medical: Behind the Scenes at London’s Medical Museums runs 6th-8th July. ow.ly/g3Kg50JmfCn ⚗️ In collab with @ApothecariesLDN @FacultyHP explore London’s finest medical museums to discover extraordinary stories and objects. #medicalmuseums
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How is this 13 years ago?! My first museum job... Happy Birthday GNM.
Great North Museum: Hancock (@GNM_Hancock) profile pictureGreat North Museum: Hancock@GNM_Hancock23 May 2022
13 years ago today we re-opened our doors after a three-year, £26 million refurbishment. The Great North Museum: Hancock is officially a teenager! @UniofNewcastle @HeritageFundNOR @ace_thenorth
A queue of people waiting for a museum to open. A juggler on stilts is keeping people entertained.

ALT A queue of people waiting for a museum to open. A juggler on stilts is keeping people entertained.

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London Museum@LDN_Museum21 May 2022
Our free display Harry Kane: I want to play football is now OPEN! It’s packed with personal items, family photos and iconic objects that document Harry’s career so far.
Image shows a display case with a signed football, golden boot award, MBE medal and Player of the Year Award, all from the 2018 World Cup

ALT Image shows a display case with a signed football, golden boot award, MBE medal and Player of the Year Award, all from the 2018 World Cup

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Hattention, please! 4 cap-tivating stories | Museum of London museumoflondon.org.uk/discov…
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BSHP@PharmHist2 May 2022
Join us for our next free online lecture on Monday 23 May, 18:30 BST when Dr Barbara Gerke explores the history of Tibetan medical pills. All welcome! Sign up for a Zoom link or watch our YouTube livestream eventbrite.co.uk/e/precious-…
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Dr Jane Draycott@JLDraycott10 Jan 2022
A look back at the amazing Roman finds discovered during Carlisle dig newsandstar.co.uk/news/19833…
A look back at the amazing ancient finds discovered in Carlisle in 2021

A look back at the amazing ancient finds discovered in Carlisle in 2021

IT’S impossible to hear Frank Giecco talk of the Roman archaeology found at the Carlisle Cricket Club site and not sense his excitement.

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Lee Jackson@VictorianLondon6 Dec 2021
I can confirm - THE VICTORANS HAD CANDLE-LIT ILLUMINATED ADVERTISING HATS cc @antonhowes @ghostsigns
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