British Society for the History of Pharmacy lecture: ‘Henry Wellcome, Pharmacist’ (Monday 23 May 2016‏)

The British Society for the History of Pharmacy is organising a joint lecture with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society: ‘Henry Wellcome, Pharmacist’ will be given by Ross MacFarlane, Research Engagement Officer, Wellcome Library. Please find a flier attached with full details, or alternatively here is the information in plain text if it is easier to make use of:

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[Archived] BSHP & Medway School of Pharmacy Present a Talk by Catherine Dewsbury

The British Society for the History of Pharmacy and the  Medway School of Pharmacy jointly present: “History of the Pocket Prescriber – a small talk about a small book,” by Catherine Dewsbury, Clinical Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice at the Medway School of Pharmacy.

Date: Tuesday 10 November 2015, 19:30

Venue: The Ward Room, Pembroke Building, Central Avenue, Chatham Maritime, Kent ME4 4TB

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No admission charge, all welcome. A buffet will be served from 19:00

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[Archived] 2015 Oxford Seminar in the History of Alchemy and Chemistry

The 2015 Oxford Seminar in the History of Alchemy and Chemistry will take place between 27 May and 17 June 2015 at the Maison Francaise d’Oxford (2-10 Norham Rd, OX2 6SE) every Wednesday, 3pm-5pm. The seminar is free of charge, and anyone with an interest in the history of alchemy, chemistry, medicine or the sciences is invited to attend. The format is two papers followed by a Questions & Answers session. There will be an opportunity to socialise at a nearby pub afterwards. In addition, everyone is welcome to join us for dinner with the speaker and chair.

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