Spotlight: James Young Simpson

Name: Spotlight: James Young Simpson
Start: 2026-08-26T12:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-08-26T12:50:00+01:00
Location: Physicians' Gallery

Wed Aug 26 2026 at 12:30 pm to 12:50 pm UTC+01:00

Physicians' Gallery | Edinburgh

Publisher/HostRoyal College of Physicians of Edinburgh

Join us to explore the work of Sir James Young Simpson
About this Event

Join us at the Physicians’ Gallery on the last Wednesday of every month at 12.30pm for a curator-led talk exploring some of the objects on display in our gallery.

Our topic for this talk is Sir James Young Simpson - obstetrician, advocate of women in medicine and medical rebel.

This 20 minute talk is free, but booking is required. The meeting point is in the Gallery.

Find out more about our Gallery on our website.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Physicians' Gallery, 11 Queen Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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