150 years of women writing medicine

When & Where

Wednesday, 26 June 2024 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, 11 Queen Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1JQ

Event Details

Join three specialists for a discussion on the writing of women doctors, past and present.

They will explore the anonymous newspaper articles written by Sophia Jex-Blake, leader of the Edinburgh Seven. They will also discuss the controversial writing of eugenicist and birth control advocate Marie Stopes. Finally, we've got a 21st century bestseller - one half of the writing duo known as Ambrose Parry, sharing her experiences.

Contact

Daisy Cunynghame
01312473645

Costs

£3

Event Location

Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
11 Queen Street
Edinburgh
Edinburgh
EH2 1JQ

Disclaimer

Please note that you should check with the event organiser to confirm details of times and location - Scottish Local History Forum is not responsible for the events hosted by Member Societies.