The Story of Elizabeth Garrett Anderson

Wednesday 7th October 2026, 19:30-21:30
The Salvation Army Citadel,558 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich IP4 4PH
Ipswich Group, Suffolk Family History Society Meeting 7th October

Ipswich Group, Suffolk Family History Society next meets at 7:30pm, Wednesday 7th October 2026.
The Story of Elizabeth Garrett Anderson is the title of the illustrated talk - presented by Andy Relf. Elizabeth Garrett Anderson is regarded as the first female to qualify as a Doctor in the UK. The talk follows her and her influential family (see note below) and the Firsts she achieved. However she was not the first female doctor globally. Her career path was influenced by others, however she helped women following her change their role in medicine and in other ways around the world.
Suffolk Family History Society

Ipswich Group, Suffolk Family History Society Meeting 7th October

Ipswich Group, Suffolk Family History Society next meets at 7:30pm, Wednesday 7th October 2026.
The Story of Elizabeth Garrett Anderson is the title of the illustrated talk - presented by Andy Relf. Elizabeth Garrett Anderson is regarded as the first female to qualify as a Doctor in the UK. The talk follows her and her influential family (see note below) and the Firsts she achieved. However she was not the first female doctor globally. Her career path was influenced by others, however she helped women following her change their role in medicine and in other ways around the world.
Come along and find out more about her... She is far more than just a footnote in British History!

Our Meetings take place at:
The Salvation Army Citadel.
558, Woodbridge Road,
Ipswich, IP4 4PH
Easy Parking at the rear.
Enter the building from the Car Park..

For this talk, admission is £3 for Society members, £4 for non-members – pay on the door and arrival. NO need to prebook, just come and pay with CA

 Wednesday 7 October

 The Salvation Army Citadel, 558 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 4PH

 The Talk starts at 7:30 p.m., and the evening will finish between 9:30 and 10:00 pm. Entry for this talk is £3 for Society members, £4 for non-members - pay on the door on arrival - no need to book in advance.

 Website: www.suffolkfhs.org.uk

 Tickets: Tickets not required - just turn up and pay cash at the door. No need to book.

 Telephone: 01473 274300

 Email: IpswichChairman@suffolkfhs.org.u

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