Surviving the Plague in 1665

Published: Oct. 17, 2020, 3 a.m.

(Lesley) Plague has taken over settlements throughout history, causing sickness and death to spread among the inhabitants. In 1665, one English town decided to stand against the resurging Plague. For 14 months, the Derbyshire town of Eyam self-isolated. No one was allowed in, no one as allowed out. Neighboring villages supported the isolated town by leaving supplies in a field. This week, Lesley discusses the consequences of their strategy.\nInterested in our tips for\xa0Teaching with Podcasts? Or some\xa0FH Merch?\nClick here to help support us through our\xa0FH Patreon.