Close-up of a 1930s iron lung, with text describing its manufacturer.

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Collections Corner: Electrostatic Generator

In 2006 the Museum of Health Care received this fascinating artefact donation. This machine generated an electrical charge with the turn of a crank and could be used with various instruments for electrotherapy or to produce x-rays.

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Interview with Former Curator Paul Robertson

After seven years with the Museum, former Curator Paul Robertson has decided to move on. The Museum of Health Care thanks Paul for his many years of innovative, exciting curatorial work and wishes him all the best in his new position. Before his departure, we conducted an interview with Paul.