Description
At the turn of the 18th century, medicine became more scientific, based on experimentation. Gradually, as discoveries were made, the range of healthcare services expanded, enabling the people of Tourquen to live longer in better conditions.
The history of medicine in Tourcoing can be understood through the traces left by diseases, epidemics and caregivers in the documents in the collections.
The Archives invite you to come and explore the history of medicine. We invite you to discover the diseases our ancestors faced, and the medical practices used to treat and protect against them.
From monks treating the plague to the beginnings of vaccination, not forgetting doctors, midwives, nurses, pharmacists and prevention campaigns, come and discover a little-known aspect of Tourquennois life.
