The Elephant Man: Victorian Era’s Most Tragic Figure | Hidden History of Britain | Absolute History

Michael Portillo visits the Royal London Hospital in the East End to visit the home of Joseph Merrick, aka The Elephant Man. The hospital closed its doors in 2013 but pioneered medical breakthroughs and universal health care for generations from…

The Elephant Man: Victorian Era's Most Tragic Figure | Hidden History of Britain | Absolute History

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Michael Portillo visits the Royal London Hospital in the East End to visit the home of Joseph Merrick, aka The Elephant Man. The hospital closed its doors in 2013 but pioneered medical breakthroughs and universal health care for generations from its founding in 1740.

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