The Long Man

Schedule

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm

UTC+01:00
Location

12 College Green, GL1 2LX Gloucester, United Kingdom | Gloucester, EN

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The Friends of Gloucester Cathedral are delighted to welcome Sharon Griffiths to give this fascinating lecture.
Sharon’s talk, “The Long Man”: How Edward Jenner and Others Contributed to Modern Science, explores the fascinating stories of John Hunter, the father of modern surgery, Edward Jenner, the father of modern medicine, and a mysterious character known as the Long Man — and how their lives and discoveries connect.
Sharon recently retired after 45 years in the NHS, where she practised and lectured in Diagnostic Cardiac Imaging, bringing a wealth of experience to this intriguing exploration of medical history and scientific discovery.
This event is open to both Friends of Gloucester Cathedral and non-members.
Tickets £12
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12 College Green, GL1 2LX Gloucester, United Kingdom, 12 College Green, Gloucester, GL1 2LX, United Kingdom

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