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The Extraordinary Life and Legacy of James Barry

West End Centre

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Talk by David Wiggins Curator at the Museum of Military Medicine This talk explores the extraordinary life and legacy of James Barry, a pioneering military surgeon who performed one of the first successful caesarean sections in which both mother and child survived. While Barry’s medical accomplishments were groundbreaking, they are perhaps best known today for the revelation that they were born Margaret Anne. This presentation not only delves into the mystery surrounding Barry’s identity but also highlights their significant contributions to medicine and military reform, while examining the vital role other women played at the time of James Barry. David Wiggins, curator at the Museum of Military Medicine has been immersed in the museum world since 2013, starting his career as a volunteer at the Willis Museum. Since 2017 has been working at the Museum of Military Medicine which looks at the history of the Army Medical Services from the Civil War to the Present Day. Tickets £7, includes refreshments. Please note this talk takes place on the top floor - there are accessibility issues. Please contact the museum for more information

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