John Snow Memorial

Money raised for repairs to the John Snow memorial. The need for repairs to the memorial by Dr. Snow’s grave was noted in Broadsheet 2014. 

The original memorial was damaged during WWII and was replaced by the Association of Anaesthetists for Great Britain and Ireland (AAGBI) and the History of Anaesthesia Society, but over the years since then the lettering has become eroded, particularly at the base. 

The photo shows the John Snow memorial in Brompton Cemetery, taken in 2013

Thanks to the generosity of members who contributed at the last AGM, the Society has been able to make a donation of £200 to the AAGBI towards the cost of repairs and further maintenance – and we hope soon to be able to report that repairs are underway. 

The Brompton Cemetery in West London forms part of the Royal Parks and may be visited, with tours available on Sundays.

2013 Bicentenary Event – Epidemiology Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow

Lecture recording

Several events have marked the bicentenary of John Snow’s birth (March 15 1813), including a day-long meeting in York, Snow’s birthplace, and a special session of the American Epidemiological Society. The biggest celebrations were held in London: two international meetings on the Legacy of John Snow and an art exhibition on disease mapping, all at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, sponsored by the John Snow Society (as well as the Wellcome Trust, The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the International Epidemiological Association, the UK Arts Council, the History Centre of the LSHTM, and LSHTM), and supported by RSPH. The programme helps navigate the many exciting events and eminent speakers.