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Surgery & Scurvy on the High Seas: Armagh’s connection with Admiral Lord Nelson and Trafalgar
A presentation on Armagh-born naval surgeon Leonard Gillespie and his service under Admiral Nelson, part of Armagh Georgian Festival 2026.
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Surgery & Scurvy on the High Seas: Armagh's connection with Admiral Lord Nelson and Trafalgar Saturday 28th November 2026 | 1.45pm - 2.15pm & 2.45pm - 3.15pm | £6 Armagh County Club The Life and Adventures of Armagh Surgeon Leonard Gillespie: Naval Surgeon to Admiral Lord Nelson. Dr Gillespie was born in Armagh and educated at the city's Royal School. He was apprenticed at the age of 14 before completing studies in Anatomy and Surgery, at Trinity College. Dr Gillespie was commissioned into the Royal Navy, a service that would take him to New York, Antigua , Paris and London. He notably sailed under Admirals Howe and Nelson. Learn of his travels and witness some of his medical treatments now that he has returned home to Armagh.
Should you have any access requirements, please mention during the booking process and these will be accommodated as far as possible.
Please email georgianarmagh@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk for further assistance.
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Policy for Armagh Georgian Festival 2026 - please click: Visit Armagh - General Information and Cancellation Policy 2026
Surgery & Scurvy on the High Seas: Armagh's connection with Admiral Lord Nelson and Trafalgar Saturday 28th November 2026 | 1.45pm - 2.15pm & 2.45pm - 3.15pm | £6 Armagh County Club The Life and Adventures of Armagh Surgeon Leonard Gillespie: Naval Surgeon to Admiral Lord Nelson. Dr Gillespie was born in Armagh and educated at the city's Royal School. He was apprenticed at the age of 14 before completing studies in Anatomy and Surgery, at Trinity College. Dr Gillespie was commissioned into the Royal Navy, a service that would take him to New York, Antigua , Paris and London. He notably sailed under Admirals Howe and Nelson. Learn of his travels and witness some of his medical treatments now that he has returned home to Armagh.
Should you have any access requirements, please mention during the booking process and these will be accommodated as far as possible.
Please email georgianarmagh@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk for further assistance.
To view General Information and Cancellation
Policy for Armagh Georgian Festival 2026 - please click: Visit Armagh - General Information and Cancellation Policy 2026
