Witness of the Times – Season 2, Episode 12 Title: Breaking Barriers at Surgeons’ Hall: The Edinburgh Seven and the Fight for Women’s Medical Education

As we bring Season 2 of Witness of the Times to a close, we return to a central theme—remarkable women who refused to accept the limits society placed upon them.In our finale, we journey to 19th-century Britain and spotlight the trailblazing efforts of Sophia Jex-Blake and the Edinburgh Seven, the first women to study medicine at a British university. In an age when women were barred from higher education, these seven defied expectations and endured relentless opposition—from institutional bias to public ridicule and even physical intimidation during the infamous Surgeons’ Hall Riot. Though denied degrees, they laid the foundation for future generations. Their story is one of courage, scholarship, and transformation—proof that change begins when someone dares to say, “Yes, I belong here.”

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Credits:

• Executive Producers: Marc Veazey and Dr. Bruce Baker
• Music: Jorgen Hallberg
• Hosts: Marc Veazey and Dr. Bruce Baker

Thank you for joining us on this incredible journey through history with Witness of The Times. We can't wait to share more enthralling stories with you in Season 3.