A new tour exploring the causes of London’s deadly diseases and chronic ill-health through time

Follow in the footsteps of a Victorian public health officer and their 21st century equivalent to discover the causes of early death, disease and disablement. 

From pollution to pests, poor sanitation to obesity and smoking.

The causes of deadly diseases and chronic ill-health are many and complex. 

Though the 19th and 20th centuries saw sewage systems built, better housing provided and incomes and standards of living rise, in the 21st century more people die of illnesses born of behaviours than contagious infections. 

What killed us then and kills us now?

Find out on this exciting tour through Camden, one of London’s most diverse districts, boasting beautiful green spaces, polluted urban highways, academic elites and pockets of desperate poverty.

For tour dates click here to visit Our Calendar page To arrange a private group tour any time contact us by email at discovermedicallondon@gmail.com 

The walk commences outside the medicinal garden of Royal College of Physicians and lasts around 2½ to 3 hours*

The tour costs £12.50-£15 per person.

For further details or to make a group booking for a private tour please contact us at discovermedicallondon@gmail.com

“What kills us?” is also available as a private tour at any time by prior arrangement, subject to a minimum charge.

For further details or to make a group booking for a private tour please contact us at  discovermedicallondon@gmail.com 

* Tours do not include a visit to the interior of the Royal College of Physicians.

Click here for a map and directions to the Royal College of Physicians.