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Concise historical introduction to Florence Nightingale and her continuing influence on the world. Florence Nightingale is widely known as the founder of modern nursing. She is also a brilliant and highly influential social reformer. Written by a world authority, this brief history explores Nightingale’s background and motivations. It also offers an informed assessment of the scale and significance of her legacy. It has been called timely and important by Alasdair Redfern, Bishop of Derby 2005-2018. -
Heart shaped earrings with a pulse line cut through the middle. An excellent gift for yourself or that nurse/doctor in your life. -
This pendant features a pulse line through the centre of a heart and would make a great gift for a nurse. -
Mary was a brave nurse. When a war starts in the Crimea, Mary sails far across the sea to offer her help. Can she save the soldiers, even when the bullets at flying? The delightful book tells the story of Mary Seacole, from her childhood in Jamaica, through to her old age and the writing of her autobiography detailing her many adventures. Along the way we hear tales of her skill at curing Cholera, why she became known as ‘Mother Seacole’, her time in the Crimea and her meeting with Florence Nightingale. Some of the characters in the book are fictional, but Mary’s story is all true. -
These men’s socks are a great gift idea for any nurse or medical professionals, featuring, as they do, syringes, plasters and even stethoscopes. Available in Green or Black. -
This glass paperweight features an image of the Nightingale Training School Badge at its centre and is exclusive to the Florence Nightingale Museum. -
Pack of 8 notecards with envelopes, featuring an image from Florence's life and a quote on each card. -
Stud earrings in the shape of a nurse's cap with the cutout of a medical cross in the centre. -
This metal ornament features the iconic image of Florence Nightingale and her lamp on a ward at Scutari Hospital, with gold coloured edging and ribbon. -
Stethoscope pendant on a chain necklace. This is the ideal gift for that medical professional in your life or just for you. -
The dirt and filth of Scutari Hospital is the perfect home for a Vlad the flea and Loxton the rat. But the arrival of Florence Nightingale and her strange companion changes everything. Will the friends be driven out or can they save the day? This book tells the story of Florence Nightingale, the conditions in which she found herself and the impact she had from a very interesting point of view. Alexis Soyer, one of the first celebrity chefs, puts in an appearance as does Mary Seacole, and we even get to meet Jimmy the tortoise. Vlad, and his host rat Loxton, are not at all sure about the new regime that Florence brings to the hospital they call home. -
This activity book accompanies the picture book Vlad and the Nightingale Adventure. In 1854 Vlad the flea and Loxton the rat were enjoying the rotten food and dirt in Scutari Hospital. Their lives were turned upside down by the arrival of Florence Nightingale and her tortoise Jimmy. They know a lot about Florence and her work, but how much do you know? Find out about Florence Nightingale through puzzles and games and learn how to people with basic first aid skills.
