Pioneers of Medicine in Norwich – Medical Societies and the Origins of The Jenny Lind.
The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1TF
In the 170th year of the Jenny Lind department at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital, Stephen Gillam (GP and past president), describes the evolution of the Norwich Medico-Chirurgical Society, one of the oldest medical societies in the country, and Richard England (paediatric surgeon) joins him to tell how the members of the Med-Chi Society were pioneers in the development of paediatric medicine and surgery.
Part way through the 19th century the Society was, like the rest of Norwich, thrown into turmoil by the visits of the opera star Jenny Lind. Known as the 'Swedish Nightingale', her concerts and charitable donation to the city inspired the establishment here of the second Children’s Hospital in the country.
The society continues to hold meetings at the present Norfolk and Norwich Hospital.
Timings & Tours
- Tuesday 10 September:
- 1100
Location & directions
The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1TF
- Directions:
- This talk will be held in the Auditorium of The Forum building. Please make your way there on arrival.
- Contact on day:
- Katie Ellis
- Telephone number:
- +441603727950
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- If you can no longer fulfil your booking, please cancel this by emailing [email protected] to provide others with the opportunity to attend. Some tickets available on the door, subject to availability.
- Booking website:
- https://norfolkhods.ticketsolve.com
- Booking opens:
- 19 Aug 2024 10:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 09 Sep 2024 03:00 PM
Accessibility details
The hearing loop available is not a standard type, please enquire for more details.
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 90
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s)
