Plague Doctor Portrayals by DG Fitzgerald

Join us in the Harbottle Suite of the Black Gate where we will explore Plague Doctors with DG Fitzgerald.

The plague doctor is an image that endures in history, even if you may not know its meaning. That strange beaked mask, the long dark robe, the obscuring wide-brimmed hat. It's not hard to see why. In this talk, DG Fitzgerald will be taking a closer look at this eerie visage, highlighting not only historical examples but also those from different forms of fiction and stories. Book your appointment now, if you have the mettle for it…