For centuries, popular belief held that a skin condition known as the King's Evil could be cured by a touch from the monarch. Join Dr Helen Bynum and broadcaster Quentin Cooper on February 22nd  to explore the history of this phenomenon, and how its practice fitted with scientific thought during the same period. Booking for this event – from 7pm till 8pm will open on Thursday, 26th January 2011. Find out more at http://www.wellcomecollection.org/whats-on/events/the-thing-is-healing-monarchs.aspx