Florence Nightingale: A Living Portrait

Casting a different light on Florence Nightingale.

Saturday 27th July – 31st October 2024 at Cromford Mills.

In this exhibition, we delve into the multifaceted persona of Florence Nightingale. Rather than confining her essence to a singular definition, we will expand people’s understanding of her complex character and explore the profound impact that her iconic image has had throughout history, from her time alive to the present day.

Visitors will be led through visual and tactile interaction to learn new facets of Florence Nightingale they may not have heard before. On one side, visitors will encounter Nightingale through her own eyes. On the other, through the eyes of a changing time – revealing a personal and fluid understanding of history that traces the impact of an iconic figure that can still be felt today.