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The place, the time, the horror of life during the Bubonic Plague have been resurrected as one of Edinburgh's most unusual attractions. Archaeologically and historically accurate, the alleys you walk, the rooms you visit, the stories you hear are real. This is not a re-creation; it is a resurrection of what already existed so many centuries ago.
My fascination with barber poles was sparked after my visit to the Surgeons' Hall Museum in Edinburgh. The iconic barber pole is a sign of the origins of the profession. During medieval times, barbers not only performed surgery on customers, but tooth extractions as well. Now it's mainly all about hair - and no surgery what-so-ever.
