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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

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