Get tickets for a gripping historical series by D.G. Fitzgerald, exploring the darker side of disease in British history

In this session, you'll dive into the devastating impact of cholera on Newcastle, uncovering how this deadly disease spread, how it was handled, and what it reveals about the city's past. Expect a mix of fascinating facts, grim realities, and thought-provoking insights — all set within the atmospheric surroundings of the castle’s Harbottle Suite.

Perfect for history lovers and curious minds aged 18+, this talk promises to be both educational and unforgettable.

Event details:

• Date: 16th August 2025
• Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Location: The Black Gate, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1RQ
• Accessible: Via lift

About Cholera in Newcastle with D.G. Fitzgerald

The price of progress is steep — and often paid in silence. As engines roar and smokestacks belch their sooty breath into the skies, the very air we depend on turns thick and choking. Waters that once ran clear now swirl with filth, tainted by the relentless march of industry. What was once a source of life becomes a breeding ground for unseen invaders — microscopic threats that thrive in the murk and multiply in the shadows.

These tiny trespassers, though invisible to the naked eye, carry with them the weight of consequence. And their arrival? Not born of nature, but carried across the waves from one of our closest neighbours — a gift of progress, wrapped in ignorance. Now, they spread, quietly but persistently, a reminder that every advancement comes with a cost.

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