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Doctor Plague film starts shooting in London with Martin Kemp leading the cast opposite Peter Woodward and David Yip.

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The plague dr costume became emblematic of the era. The bird like mask worn by doctors held dried roses, herbs like mint or spices thought to protect against infection.