Exhibition Gallery 1, Grosvenor Museum

Whats On

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4 October – 30 November
From Coal to Carnations: The Evolution of Plants

Over 300 million years ago the local area was positioned on the equator on a dense forest-covered plain.  Ancient plants thrived in this environment and as they died many turned into fossils.  From Coal to Carnations tells the story of plant evolution over millions of years, and includes material from a recently discovered fossil forest near Wrexham.

13 December – 15 February
Kill or Cure? Medicines & Remedies

Did you know that cobwebs were once used to heal cuts?  Or that the Victorians believed that allowing mice to run up the spine would cure a bad back?  Or perhaps you remember layers of goose grease, a red flannel and a liberty bodice to ease coughs and colds?  This exhibition examines the medicines and remedies of bygone times, be they strange, sensational or perfectly sensible.