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Sir Herbert Barker, the manipulative surgeon, ( left ) and Dr Frederick Axham
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Sir Herbert Barker, the manipulative surgeon, ( left ) and Dr Frederick Axham
Sir Herbert Barker, the manipulative surgeon, ( left ) and Dr Frederick Axham, who was struck off the register in 1911 for acting as anaesthetist to Sir Barker.
22 December 1925
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Media ID 11019544
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This print captures the intriguing duo of Sir Herbert Barker, the manipulative surgeon, and Dr Frederick Axham. The image transports us back to 22 December 1925, a time between the wars when medical practices were vastly different from today. On the left stands Sir Herbert Barker, renowned for his surgical skills but also infamous for his manipulative nature. His piercing gaze suggests a man who possesses both intelligence and cunning. Standing beside him is Dr Frederick Axham, whose career took an unfortunate turn in 1911 when he was struck off the register for acting as an anaesthetist to Sir Barker. The monochrome aesthetic adds a timeless quality to this photograph, emphasizing its historical significance. It serves as a window into early twentieth-century Europeana photography and offers insight into medical practices of that era. Captured by Central News, this image provides a glimpse into a world where surgical techniques were evolving rapidly amidst societal upheaval. It invites us to ponder on the ethical dilemmas faced by these two figures and raises questions about their motivations. As we observe this thought-provoking snapshot frozen in time, we are reminded of how far medicine has progressed since then while acknowledging that even within such progress lies stories of controversy and intrigue.
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