Object Details From:NHertsName/TitleBlack RatAbout this objectThe fleas of the black rat helped spread bubonic plague. The outbreak of 1349-61 is known as the Black Death and the last outbreak in England was in 1665-6.MeasurementsLength: 39.5 cm Tail: 22 cmNamed CollectionHitchin MuseumCredit LineM HemmantObject TypeMammalsObject number5346Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved - Add Comment Name * Please enter your name. eMail * Please enter your EMail address. The email address you entered is invalid. Please check it and try again Comment * Please enter your comment. Required fields are marked * Error message Submit Share this:EmailPrintFacebookTwitterPocketWhatsAppPinterestRedditLike this:Like Loading...