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Naval history is packed with truly revolting tales, and this Halloween half-term, the Historic Dockyard Chatham dare you to dive nose-first into a gruesome adventure.
Gut-wrenching tales and gruesome fun! Brace yourself for sickening stories of historic diseases and the downright disgusting cures tested through the ages. Get ready for a hands-on journey through the darkest, most stomach-churning side of Dockyard history – guaranteed to make your skin crawl!

Battle of the Bilge (23 October – 31 October 2024) Meet Widow Wink, the queen of queasy cures! At her apothecary table, she brews up potions from sour smelling herbs and all sorts of natural nasties. Fancy a leech or two? She’s got just the trick to turn your stomach!

Seek out Assistant Surgeon George Bass, who’s at the cutting edge of seafaring surgery—literally! From yanking out rotten teeth to sawing off gangrenous limbs and patching up festering gunshot wounds, he’s got just the tool for every ailment.

Details

Date

Wednesday 23 October 2024 - Sunday 03 November 2024

Time

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Phone

01634 823800

Email

info@chdt.org.uk

Web

thedockyard.co.uk/events/yuck-yard/
The Historic Dockyard Chatham
Dock Road
Chatham
Kent
ME4 4TY

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