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Florence Nightingale Museum

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Uncover the story of a national heroine, ‘the lady with the lamp’. The museum gives an insight into Florence’s life and works, revealing her childhood, travels and achievements in reforming midwifery, nursing and public health. There is a lively programme of guided tours and events, including art workshops. Schools welcome.
Address St Thomas' Hospital, 2 Lambeth Palace Road, London, SE1 7EW
Telephone 020 7620 0374

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[Image] Miasma
5 Jul 08 - 1 Jan 09
Florence Nightingale Museum
An impressive exhibit at the Florence Museum using medical supplies and bandages

Thousands of disposable latex gloves hung from strips of crepe bandage smother a wall more than 12 metres long in a new art installation by Susie MacMurray.

[Image] Victorian Storytelling
29 Nov 08
Florence Nightingale Museum
Enjoy some authentic Victorian storytelling at The Florence museum

Fancy some genuine storytelling straight from Victorian times? Then there is no better place than the Florence Nightingale Museum for tales from another time.

[Image] Victorian Christmas
1 - 31 Dec 08
Florence Nightingale Museum
Make decorations for a traditional Victorian Christmas at The Florence museum

Every weekend in December you can experience a traditional Victorian Christmas with decorations, Christmas crackers, traditional Victorian cards and pomanders.

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