Sleeping Well in the Early Modern World

An environmental approach to the history of sleep care.

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Ordsall Hall Manchester  30 August 2017

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Dried Valerian roots in wooden spoon on sackcloth background. Valeriana officinalis, Caprifoliaceae in herbal medicine. Valerian Root for Anxiety and Sleep as nutritional supplement for health

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A painting of people working, eating and sleeping by a hayfield

Historical Healing


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Ordsall Hall Manchester  30 August 2017

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Bedroom in Ordsall Hall Manchester  30 August 2017

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