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Talk - Dr William Ackland, a nineteenth century Bideford doctor

Thu 17 Sept · 11:00

EX39 2QA

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About This Event

A talk titled Dr William Ackland, a nineteenth century Bideford doctor will be given by Liz Shakespeare in Exeter on 17 September 2026. The event is free and located at venue reference EX39 2QA.

'Dr William Ackland, a nineteenth century Bideford doctor' a talk by Liz Shakespeare

Dr William Ackland, a nineteenth century Bideford doctor

Dr William Ackland, one of the main characters in Liz Shakespeare’s book The Turning of the Tide, practised in Bridgeland Street from 1851 – 1893. His home is now the Con Club (formerly Conservative Working Men’s Club). In this talk, Liz will describe how she researched his life and work and will read extracts from her book.

Organised as part of Bridgeland Street Open Day

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Talk - Dr William Ackland, a nineteenth century Bideford doctor takes place on Thursday, 17 September 2026 at 11:00.

Talk - Dr William Ackland, a nineteenth century Bideford doctor is held at EX39 2QA in Exeter (23 Bridgeland Street, Bideford, EX39 2QA).

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