Women In Medicine: a Private Tour

Exploring further, we delve into the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing of University College Hospital, where we revisit Anderson’s groundbreaking contributions that forged a path for future female medical professionals.

At the Cruciform Building, once known as the North London Hospital, we reveal an interesting link to Agatha Christie. Unravel the stories from her time here, adding a layer of mystery to our tour.

A fascinating detour leads us to General Francisco de Miranda in Fitzroy Square, where we uncover the astonishing story of Margaret Anne Bulkley. Bulkley’s life, lived under a male guise to pursue a medical career, challenges our perceptions of identity and ambition.

Moving into the modern era at the Wellcome Centre for Neural Circuits and Behaviour, we explore the life of a woman brain surgeon who practised during the Second World War, showcasing her incredible contributions under the duress of conflict.

Our historical exploration brings us to Cleveland Street, site of the former Middlesex Hospital where Elizabeth Garrett Anderson began her medical education. Discover the early challenges and experiences that moulded her path to success.

The tour takes a poignant turn at the John Astor Nurses’ Home, where we pay homage to a nurse whose sacrifice exemplifies the profound impact of nursing on healthcare.

Concluding at the Fitzrovia Chapel, the sole survivor of the Middlesex Hospital, we admire its stunning architecture and reflect on the legacies of these exceptional women, whose lives were devoted to the advancement of healing and medicine. Join us for this enlightening tour, a tribute to courage, resilience, and achievement.