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150 years of women writing medicine
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.
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.
6pm - 7pm, £3
Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, 11 Queen Street, Edinburgh, Edinburgh County EH2 1JQ
Wed 26 June
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