Florence Nightingale Museum Blog
The Florence Nightingale Museum Blog has articles about a variety of topics – from Nightingale’s life and work to behind-the-scenes at the museum.
Regular updates and articles will give you an in-depth look of all things Florence Nightingale Museum!
Victorian Hair Jewellery
Hairwork refers to jewellery or artwork made from human hair, a craft most commonly associated with the Victorian era, during which it became a prominent element of the period’s flourishing mourning culture, popularised by Queen Victoria.
Welcome to the FNM Blog
We are so excited to share some incredible stories relating to a multitude of topics. Whether you are interested in history, nursing, the day to day of museums, or interesting events – this blog will have something for you to enjoy!
The Life and Stoves of Alexis Soyer
The Soyer stove in the Museums’s collection tells the story of Alexis Soyer. Like Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole, saved lives behind the lines during the Crimean War.
Meet the Curator
I'm Hannah, the curator here at FNM, it is my wonderful job to look after the collection and all of its associated information. Having been at the museum for seven years now, I have previously worked for the National Trust and have a master's degree in Heritage and Interpretation. While I did not start out at FNM as the curator, I have worked in various roles across the organisation and have been working with our collection since 2021.