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Founded in 1986, the History of Anaesthesia Society aims to promote the study of the history of anaesthesia and related disciplines and to provide a forum and social ambience for discussion among members. Membership is open to any persons over the age of 18 years who is interested in the study of the history of anaesthesia. The Society normally holds a two-day Summer meeting and a one-day Autumn meeting annually. In addition the Society has supported various projects connected with the history of anaesthesia. It funded the restoration of the gravestone of Sir Frederic Hewitt and has contributed towards the restoration of John Snow's grave as well as the Simpson grave in Edinburgh. Donations have been made in connection with the Hickman exhibition in Ludlow, and to the Erasmus Darwin museum in Lichfield. In commemoration of Joseph Priestley's researches into oxygen and nitrous oxide a garden seat was presented to Bowood House. The Society funded the conservation of the Casebooks of John Snow, which are held in the library of the Royal College of Physicians. The Society has reprinted Dr Barbara Duncum's book 'The Development of Inhalation Anaesthesia' and printed 'Essays on the History of Anaesthesia', based on the earlier volumes of the Proceedings.
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Latest News:
HAS President's Message 27th March 2020
I regret to advise you that the Organizers and Officers of the Society have made the decision to CANCEL the 2020 scientific meeting in Shrewsbury. This is in accordance with advice on Covid 19 to cancel all non-essential travel and events until the end of summer. No doubt you will not be surprised to receive this news. We aim to minimise any risk of transmitting the Corona virus.
We hope to reschedule the conference, perhaps in the spring of 2021. If the identified speakers and those who submitted abstracts are able to attend on the rescheduled dates, it may be possible to have the same programme. Further information will be notified as soon as possible. A full refund of registration fees will be made to all those who have already paid. In the meantime, I do hope that you and yours keep safe at this difficult time.
Alistair McKenzie
President, HAS
We hope to reschedule the conference, perhaps in the spring of 2021. If the identified speakers and those who submitted abstracts are able to attend on the rescheduled dates, it may be possible to have the same programme. Further information will be notified as soon as possible. A full refund of registration fees will be made to all those who have already paid. In the meantime, I do hope that you and yours keep safe at this difficult time.
Alistair McKenzie
President, HAS
