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Course Description

This lecture will explore how and why bodysnatching became such a phenomenon that Victorians policed their graveyards and kept watch over dead bodies. Starting with the “Murder Act” of 1753, exploring the underside of the Victorian medical body trade, and concluding with the infamous Burke and Hare serial killers, when grave robbing shifted to actual murders.

Instructor

Amy Milne-Smith is Associate Professor of History at Laurier.

Location

Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex, Community Pavilion (101 Father David Bauer Drive, Waterloo, ON)

  • Parking is free.
  • Download the facility map (PDF) to find facilities and parking lots.

Notes

  • Lecture Time :  130-300 pm
  • Lecture Cost:  $16.00 + HST
  • Participants must register before the day of the lecture. 
  • Laurier’s online registration system accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Visa Debit, and MasterCard Debit.
  • You will only be able to purchase 1 seat at the time of registration. If looking to register more than 1 person, each registrant will require their own account to complete the registration.
  • Lectures are non-refundable

Contact

If you have any questions please email lifelonglearning@wlu.ca.

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