But, it’s worth the walk as it’s an interesting stop to learn about this part of Eyam’s history. 11. Mompesson’s Well In the capital, it took the tragic Great Fire of 1666 to effectively purge the city of the disease. TSI: The Gabon Virus by Paul McCusker and Walt Larimore, M.D., Christian suspense fiction, published by Howard Books (USA), 2009. [64] Two brooks flow through the village, the Jumber Brook and Hollow Brook. [27] Cultural representations [ edit ] Paintings [ edit ]

It's so easy for characters like Wulfric to be on their pedestal, praised for their work; and never looking too close at his own sins.Jacques, Alan. " Harry the Umpire (Harry Bagshaw, 1859–1927)". UK & Ireland Genealogy. Archived from the original on 10 October 2008. Isabel Frith, the village midwife, walks a dangerous line with her herbs and remedies. There are men in the village who speak of witchcraft, and Isabel has a past to hide. So she tells nobody her fears about Wulfric, the pious, reclusive apothecary. After 1666, although there were many isolated outbreaks, there were no further epidemics of the plague in England. While the events at Eyam did little to change attitudes initially, in the longer term scientists, doctors and the medical world used Eyam as a case study in the prevention of disease. Wood, William (1842), The History and Antiquities of Eyam; With a Full and Particular Account of the Great Plague, Which Desolated that Village, A.D. 1666, Thomas Miller, (London), 1842. People of the 17th Century believed in numerous theories regarding the origins of the plague. Most believed that it was a punishment sent by God for the sins of the world. People sought forgiveness through prayer and by repenting for their sins. Many felt that it was caused by bad air, which they referred to as miasma. Those who could afford it would carry pomanders stuffed with sweet herbs and spices or carry sweet smelling flowers. Windows and doors were closed and many, especially watchers and searchers in plague hit London, would smoke tobacco. Large piles of foul smelling rubbish were also cleared.

She came down with the disease within days. William nursed her, despite the fact that she asked him to stay away for his own safety. She was the 200th villager to die – one of 78 to perish that terrible August of 1666. As the village continues to change, and remains a vital and beautiful place, so too the Museum tells the changing story of Eyam and its people. In so doing it sets the scene for a visit to the village, where you can still see where it all started. The plot follows Mae as she endeavours to further her medical education under the cruel eye of her devoutly religious father. We follow the villagers of Eyam as they deal with the complexities the plague brings to their lives.When Mae makes a horrifying discovery, Isabel is the only person she can turn to. But helping Mae will place them both in unimaginable peril. Hoare, Edward Newenham (28 March 1881). "The Brave Men of Eyam, Or, A Tale of the Great Plague Year". Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge – via Google Books.