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H. Minchin

2 years ago

H. Minchin
2 years ago

TIL there were guide dogs in medieval Europe!

This image from a 13th century French manuscript in the British Library shows a blind man being lead by a dog.

Hooray for Dr Krista Milna, who researches this topic and has just been awarded a grant to do more!

#GuideDogs #Dogs #Disability #Medieval #History

A colour drawing of walking man carrying a blue shoulder bag and holding a staff upright, on the left. He is led by a brown dog on a lead, on the right. The dog has a white muzzle, pointed upright ears, and a long tail with long fur. (From the 13th century Decretals of Gregory IX, in the British Library)

#history #Disability #dogs #medieval #guidedogs

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