Elsa Richardson is a Chancellor’s Fellow in the History of Health and Wellbeing at the University of Strathclyde. Her research examines histories of nutrition, vegetarianism, other alternative dietary cultures, mental stress and gastric disorders in late-19th and early-20th-century Britain. 

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Elsa Richardson

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Seminar

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Elsa Richardson in Locavore, Glasgow

We’ll be in the Viewing Room. It’s next to the Library entrance on level 2, which you can reach by taking the lift or the stairs.

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Spaces are limited and may run out if we are busy so you may wish to arrive early.

Limited spaces available

Exploring research

Self-Help and Health Food in Edwardian London

Come and hear Dr Elsa Richardson discuss her research into Eustace Hamilton Miles, an Edwardian health guru. Using Wellcome books and pamphlets, she will uncover the life of this forgotten pioneer of dietary reform and physical culture. Following her paper there will be an opportunity for you to discuss her ideas. 

Hear Dr Elsa Richardson discuss her research on an Edwardian health guru and forgotten pioneer of dietary reform and physical culture.

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