Florence Nightingale Museum

30/12/2022

Florence had a loving relationship with her family, including her cousins from the Nicholson, Smith, and Bonham-Carter families. This 19th century album contains drawings and paintings of Nicholson and Nightingale family members.

This album is on display in the museum as part of our 200 Exhibit. It is on loan from the Leeds Art Fund. Donated by the Wingfield family to the Leeds Art Fund, 2018 it is part of the collections at Lotherton Hall, the home of Nightingale’s goddaughter, Gwendolen Gascoigne.

We hope you've been enjoying your family time during the festive period and if you are looking for something to do with family today we suggest visiting us at the museum!

29/12/2022

Looking for something interesting and different to do in these days between Christmas and New Year? Why not visit the Florence Nightingale Museum!

Fun for the whole family, a trip to the museum is the perfect thing to do! We are open today and tomorrow and we look forward to welcoming you soon.

27/12/2022

Join us at the museum for the last Meet Miss Nightingale performances of 2022. Hear her story on 28th & 29th December at 11:30, 13:30, 15:30. Perfect thing to do in the

Join us tomorrow, Saturday 17th December 2022, for our last Meet Miss Nightingale this side of Christmas! You can hear Florence tell her story this Saturday at 11:30, 13:30 and 15:30. Sessions are free with paid museum admission.

She will be back before the new year though, with performances on the 28th & 29th December. So you can put them in your diary too!

23/12/2022

"A Christmas Dinner on the heights before Sebastopol" published in 1855.

In Christmas 1855 food parcels were pouring in, with families back home sending Christmas cakes to those fighting in the Crimean War. Officers with money could buy food hampers from Oppenheim's and Fortnum's who had set up shop. Huts were decorated with artificial flowers and decorations made of tissue paper, bows, bright Calico and spruce and fir branches. In the camps there were parties and theatricals. And for Christmas dinner they ate a bird indigenous to the region - the bustard.

"Our soldiers in the Crimea will have their Christmas; and that it may be a happy and merry one, must be the hearty wish of every Englishman" - The Guardian, 24 December, 1855.

22/12/2022

Season's Greetings from all of us here at the Florence Nightingale Museum.

Thank you for everyone who has supported and visited the museum this year.

After two years of being closed to the public due to the pandemic we were so grateful to reopen our doors in May this year and welcome visitors to the museum once again. Having people back in the museum these past seven months has been fantastic. We are happy to be able to share Nightingale's legacy with you all and we are excited for what's to come in 2023.

We are closed for the Christmas period but will be open 28th, 29th, 30th December 2022 so please do visit us! Then our regular openings will resume Wednesday 4th January 2023.

17/12/2022

We will now be closed this weekend.

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, we will be closed this weekend. Anyone with pre-booked tickets will be contacted. We apologise for any inconvenience.

This means we are now closed until after Christmas.

We will next be open on 28th December for 10am-5pm.

16/12/2022

Join us tomorrow, Saturday 17th December 2022, for our last Meet Miss Nightingale this side of Christmas! You can hear Florence tell her story this Saturday at 11:30, 13:30 and 15:30. Sessions are free with paid museum admission.

She will be back before the new year though, with performances on the 28th & 29th December. So you can put them in your diary too!

16/12/2022

Book of Honour

Looking for a lasting "last minute" gift? Reserve a place in the Florence Nightingale Museum Book of Honour! If you know a nurse you can commemorate their nursing career with a page in our Book of Honour.

For a donation of £60, we will place your words, photos and images in the Book to be kept in the museum forever, as a record of the incredible stories of nursing.

Your donation will help us to care for the museum collection and continue in our work in celebrating nursing, past and present.

Find out more:

Reserve your place in the Florence Nightingale Museum Book of Honour. Do you know a nurse who would like to be remembered on a page in the Florence Nightingale Museum's Book of Honour? Or would you like to commemorate your own nursing career? For a donation of £60, we will place your words, photos ...

15/12/2022

This ornament features the iconic image of Florence on a ward at Scutari Hospital.
Made exclusively for the Florence Nightingale Museum by Tinker Tailor, London. This metal decoration has gold edging and a gold ribbon. Today is the last day for UK Christmas orders so get yours now:
https://www.florence-nightingale.co.uk/product/scutari-ward-scene-ornament/

13/12/2022

This lovely Florence Nightingale decoration is a great addition to any tree!

Get one for your Christmas tree, around the house, or as a gift for someone else.

If you are in the UK and order before Friday 16th December it will still arrive in time for Christmas.

Buy now: https://www.florence-nightingale.co.uk/product/florence-nightingale-decoration/

12/12/2022

The Mary Seacole Memorial Statue out in the snow today on the grounds of St Thomas' Hospital. Did you know we offer 'Meet Mary Seacole' sessions online? You can hear her story from the warmth of the classroom! It's a fantastic way to bring learning to life without having to venture out in the snow.

Immediately after this morning's session a teacher emailed to say: 'That was brilliant, very much enjoyed by all!'

Find out more about the online workshops and how to book: https://www.florence-nightingale.co.uk/from-scutari-to-screen/

10/12/2022

Unfortunately, due to operational issues, we will be closing early today Saturday 10th December at 3pm with last entry at 2:30pm.

This means that the 'Meet Mary Seacole' at 3:30pm is cancelled. The next 'Meet Mary Seacole' is 30/12/22.

We will also be closed tomorrow, Sunday 11th December, all day.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

Any pre-booked ticket holders that are unable to visit will be able to use their tickets on another day.

We will resume our usual public opening times on Wednesday 14th December at 10:00am.

08/12/2022

Stained glass roundel hung in a tree in the grounds of St Thomas Hospital on a cold December day in 2022.

The roundel, which is available to buy in our shop, takes the image of Florence Nightingale from the painted and leaded glass lancet window panel. The panel was discovered in a store in Guy's Hospital in 2017. The glass panel may have come from Riddel House- a nurse’s home established for St. Thomas’ Hospital and the Nightingale Training School. This glass portrait of Florence may have been the only surviving treasure from the home. The panel dates from the early 20th century and is on display in the museum.

It makes a beautiful decoration and a gift for all year round. Get yours here: https://www.florence-nightingale.co.uk/product/stained-glass-roundel/

06/12/2022

🎶Guess who's back?
Back again
Mary's back
Tell a friend🎶

Mary Seacole is back at the museum Saturday 10th December at 11:30, 13:30 & 15:30. Visit the museum to discover more of Seacole's story.

02/12/2022

In our collection we have this series of modern nursing uniforms. Guy’s and St Thomas’ Trust introduced this range of new uniforms, designed by Paul Costelloe, in December 2005. It is interesting to see the different styles for different roles, from charge nurses, to healthcare support workers and nurse specialists. We would love to know if any of our followers have worn these?

30/11/2022

Volunteer with us!

Have a story to tell about nursing in the military?

Be part of our next exhibition!

We’re looking for volunteer participants with experience as a military nurse or as a patient in the armed forces to tell their story in interviews. Serving, reservist, veteran – all welcome. We are also looking for volunteers to help with producing these interviews.

To find out more about the roles and to apply (closing soon) visit our website here: https://www.florence-nightingale.co.uk/volunteer/

29/11/2022

We're proud that some of Princess Ademola's 30-year British nursing career took place at Guy's Hospital.

Read her inspiring story at http://bit.ly/Princess-Ademola

Photo credit: © IWM D 16159

29/11/2022

Known as a rose diagram but commonly called ‘coxcomb’, this graph was designed by Nightingale with the help of William Farr. It highlights the number of unnecessary deaths during the Crimean War as a result of preventable infections. It has become Nightingale’s most well-known statistical illustration.

Professional data storyteller RJ Andrews will be joining us tomorrow at the museum to discuss his new book 'Florence Nightingale, Mortality and Health Diagrams.' Florence Nightingale deployed statistics to advocate for change and this volume tells you the story of how she did it.

Wednesday 30th November at 15:30 (GMT)

The event is free in the museum (with paid admission) and available to watch online: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/florence-nightingale-mortality-and-health-diagrams-tickets-475596932227

27/11/2022

There is still time to grab 10% off on our online shop! We have great gifts for everyone including . We have everything from puzzles and rubber ducks to jewellery and decorations. Or how about a tote bag, a book, a Barbie, or a tea towel? There is lots more too! It's so use code: museumshopsunday22 at checkout!

https://www.florence-nightingale.co.uk/shop/

27/11/2022

Today's the day! arrives with 10% off in our online shop! See the shared post for more details and get shopping: https://www.florence-nightingale.co.uk/shop/

To celebrate we are offering 10% off everything* on our online shop using the code: museumshopsunday22

This Sunday only so grab some gifts and support the museum all with a discount!

https://www.florence-nightingale.co.uk/shop/

*Excluding the Book of Honour.

26/11/2022

Meet Florence Nightingale at the Museum today! 11:30, 13:30, 15:30. Fun for everyone!

25/11/2022

Lily Parr (26 April 1905 – 24 May 1978) was an English professional women's association football player. She continued playing even when in 1921 the Football Association banned women from playing on their members grounds. In 2002, she was the first woman to be inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame. Parr also became an LGBTQ icon.

Lily Parr, having worked lots of different jobs throughout her life, trained as a nurse. She worked in Whittingham Mental Hospital until she retired. While working at the hospital she continued to play women's football for the Preston Ladies until 1951.

25/11/2022

Christmas is now just a month away! There is a lot happening at the museum in the next 30 days from a talk about Florence Nightingale and statistics to our meet Meet Miss Nightingale event. We also have and there is also still time to book an online workshop with Mary Seacole!

We look forward to welcoming you at the museum during this period. We will have adjusted opening days over the Christmas period which you can find on our website.

25/11/2022

As a small institution we are not taking part in but this Sunday we are joining other great museums in offering fantastic deals as part of - see more details below!

To celebrate we are offering 10% off everything* on our online shop using the code: museumshopsunday22

This Sunday only so grab some gifts and support the museum all with a discount!

https://www.florence-nightingale.co.uk/shop/

*Excluding the Book of Honour.

22/11/2022

To celebrate we are offering 10% off everything* on our online shop using the code: museumshopsunday22

This Sunday only so grab some gifts and support the museum all with a discount!

https://www.florence-nightingale.co.uk/shop/

*Excluding the Book of Honour.

19/11/2022

Thinking about joining us at the museum soon? Well why not today as we've got our special Meet Florence Nightingale event!

Discover the story of the Lady with the Lamp

Saturday 19th November at 11:30am, 1:30pm, and 3:30pm. It's free with paid admission to the museum. Fun for all ages.

18/11/2022

Our museum shop has a fantastic range of products from books and accessories to jigsaws and gin glasses. We have great gifts including the perfect present for healthcare professionals. And all shop sales help support the museum's education and conservation work. So visit the museum or shop online now! https://www.florence-nightingale.co.uk/shop/

17/11/2022

The of our museum collection goes back to 1913 when Dame Alicia Lloyd-Still began acquiring artefacts during her time as matron of St Thomas’ Hospital. This early collection was held by the Nightingale Training School at St Thomas’ and was known as ‘Nightingalia’.

The collection was first publicly displayed for the centenary of the Crimean War in 1954 at the Royal College of Surgeons in London, then again on the centenary of the Nightingale Training School for Nurses in 1960, and the 150th anniversary of Florence’s birth in 1970. The collection was transferred into the care of the newly created Florence Nightingale Museum Trust in 1983, who then went on to open the museum on the site of the original Nightingale Training School in 1989. And we are still here and open today!

Thank you to for the prompt to share this story.

Image is a photograph of Alicia Lloyd-Still including her signature on a card backing.

15/11/2022

We run a Museum Highlights Tour everyday we are open. It is free with admission and starts at 15:30. We have additional talks on Sundays too. Join one of our team for to hear more about our star objects and background on Nightingale’s life.

11/11/2022

In Florence's only audible words, recorded in 1890, she remembered her time during the Crimean War some 34 years previously. Nightingale said: "When I am no longer even a memory, just a name, I hope my voice may perpetuate the great work of my life. God bless my dear old comrades of Balaclava and bring them safe to shore. Florence Nightingale."

There were approximately 18,000 wounded and 22,000 British soldier deaths during the Crimean War; 17,500 by disease.

Image shows The Guards Crimean War Memorial in St James's, London, which commemorates the Crimean War of 1853–56.

At the Florence Nightingale Museum, we remember all those lost and affected by conflicts across the world and through time. We also champion peace and support the Nurses for Peace initiative.

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08/11/2022

Professional data storyteller RJ Andrews will be joining us at the Florence Nightingale Museum on Wed 30 Nov at 3:30pm to discuss his new book ‘Florence Nightingale, Mortality and Health Diagrams’. Find out more: https://www.florence-nightingale.co.uk/mortality-and-health-diagrams/

04/11/2022

On this day in 1854, Florence and her nurses arrived in Scutari. These photos are of the ‘Register of Nurses Sent to Military Hospitals’ which is on display in the museum.

The 4th November is also Day 4 of this year with today’s theme being this fits perfectly! This register records the names and details of 229 women who served as nurses at the British military hospitals during the Crimean War. It begins with Nightingale’s name.

02/11/2022

It is officially November and you know what that means...Christmas is just a month away! The Florence Nightingale Doll from the Barbie® Inspiring Women™ Series makes a fantastic gift. Celebrate and inspire with this Florence Nightingale tribute. You can get yours here: https://www.florence-nightingale.co.uk/product/florence-nightingale-barbie-inspiring-women-doll/

All shop sales help support our conservation and education work.

01/11/2022

Attention all home learners! We now have just 10 spots left on our upcoming 'A Visit with Miss Nightingale: Homeschooler Event'. The session is on Friday 9th December and starts at 12:30pm. Discover the story of Florence Nightingale Find out how Miss Nightingale became known as the “Lady with the Lamp” with this interactive session at the museum. We have created this special offer for you and did you know Florence was homeschooled too? Book your place now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-visit-with-miss-nightingale-homeschooler-event-tickets-416592518437