The Tragic Story of The ’Elephant man’ Joseph Merrick | Well, I Never

Joseph Merrick’s life started out normally enough but his body soon began to change in an unusual way. Growths on his skin and bone would progress to such an extent that he would become known as ’The Elephant Man’ These afflictions would lead to him being largely shunned by Victorian society until his final few years where he would finally receive some comfort and human connection. 00:00 - Intro 00:35 - Joseph Merrick’s Early Life 05:10 - Kicked Out. Time in the Workhouse 06:10 - Becoming the ’Elephant Man’ 08:50 - First Meeting with Frederick Treves 11:50 - Life at the London Hospital 16:45 - The Death of Joseph Merrick 18:03 - Aftermath