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Mary Royce (1845-1892): founder of the Royce Institute

Blue Plaque - Mary Royce

 

The Blue Plaque is located at Royce Institute, Crane Street, Leicester.

 

Mary Royce (1845 - 1892) founded the Royce Institute, a religious and educational organisation which is still in existence today.

 

After several years of study towards a medical degree, Mary Royce became Leicester's first woman doctor at the age of 44.

 

 

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