Today the word ‘pomander’ brings up images of clove covered oranges and festive scenes, but there is a surprising story behind this modern decoration rooted in the history of medicine.

Discover more with the RCP Archive, Heritage Library and Museum team and learn to make a modern-style pomander for your own festive decorations.

For more hands-on activities inspired by the RCP collections to keep the family occupied over the holiday season visit: https://history.rcplondon.ac.uk/event...