"The Elephant Man." During his life, Merrick received treatment at the then London Hospital, now known as the Royal London Hospital. His skeleton remains at the hospital, although his soft tissue ...

The Elephant Man, Joseph Merrick ... Ironically, it is the medical preservation of Merrick's skeleton that is now causing the greatest problems in unlocking his body's secrets.

Researchers are calling for Joseph Merrick, known as the Elephant Man, to be given a Christian ... Mary University of London intends to keep his skeleton at its medical school.

His skeleton has been preserved at the Royal ... The detailed Victorian records make it “99% certain” this is the Elephant Man, said Mrs Vigor-Mungovin. “The burial is dated 24 April 1890 ...