Eyam, a village in England, was profoundly affected by the Bubonic Plague in 1665 when the infection spread after a shipment of infected cloth arrived. The villagers made the drastic decision to quarantine themselves to prevent the disease from spreading to neighboring areas, resulting in the death of a significant portion of the population. This self-imposed isolation led to both tragedy and a deep sense of community, as the villagers supported one another during the crisis. The event has since been remembered as a poignant example of sacrifice and resilience in the face of a devastating epidemic.
As of 2021, the population of Eyam is estimated to be around 950 residents. Eyam is a small village located in Derbyshire, England.
Eyam
The Roses of Eyam was created in 1973.
Eyam Museum was created in 1994.
259 villagers out of 292 died in eyam
259 villagers out of 292 died in eyam
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Eyam was the next town to be hit by the Bubonic plague after London in England, In Eyam- the town people took it upon themselves to stop the plague from spreading to other towns in England. They quarantined themselves- getting people from neighboring towns to deliver foods and necessities to a boundary stone on the outskirt of Eyam, where four holes were in the stone. In these holes people had placed vinegar so when the people from Eyam placed coins of payment for the goods- the vinegar acted as disinfectant to the coins. Eyam itself split into two halves: The people whom were infected went to one half and the people whom weren't infected went to the other
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