Spotlight: Straitjacket
Wed 30 Sept · 12:30
Physicians Gallery
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The Spotlight: Straitjacket event will be held at the Physicians Gallery in Edinburgh on 30 September 2026. The event joins the exploration of the straitjacket's history. The ticket price is available from the website. The event will be held at the Physicians' Gallery.
Join us to explore the murky history of the straitjacket Join us at the Physicians’ Gallery on the last Wednesday of every month at 12.30pm for a curator-led talk exploring some of the objects on display in our gallery. Our topic for this talk is the straitjacket. Supported as a mark of medical progress in 1700s Europe, hated by patients and criticised by Victorian reformers - the straitjacket has a controversial history. This 20 minute talk is free, but booking is required. The meeting point is in the Gallery. Find out more about our Gallery on our website.
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Spotlight: Straitjacket takes place on Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 12:30.
Spotlight: Straitjacket is held at Physicians Gallery in Edinburgh (11 Queen Street, Edinburgh New Town EH2 1JQ).
Entry to Spotlight: Straitjacket is free.
Tickets for Spotlight: Straitjacket can be booked via eventbrite.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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The Spotlight: Straitjacket event will be held at the Physicians Gallery in Edinburgh on 30 September 2026. The event joins the exploration of the straitjacket's history. The ticket price is available from the website. The event will be held at the Physicians' Gallery.
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Join us to explore the murky history of the straitjacket Join us at the Physicians’ Gallery on the last Wednesday of every month at 12.30pm for a curator-led talk exploring some of the objects on display in our gallery. Our topic for this talk is the straitjacket. Supported as a mark of medical progress in 1700s Europe, hated by patients and criticised by Victorian reformers - the straitjacket has a controversial history. This 20 minute talk is free, but booking is required. The meeting point is in the Gallery. Find out more about our Gallery on our website.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Spotlight: Straitjacket?
Spotlight: Straitjacket takes place on Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 12:30.
Where is Spotlight: Straitjacket taking place?
Spotlight: Straitjacket is held at Physicians Gallery in Edinburgh (11 Queen Street, Edinburgh New Town EH2 1JQ).
How much are tickets for Spotlight: Straitjacket?
Entry to Spotlight: Straitjacket is free.
How do I get tickets for Spotlight: Straitjacket?
Tickets for Spotlight: Straitjacket can be booked via eventbrite.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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