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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 standard medical supplies, gloves 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] Family fun in August
1 - 31 Aug 08
Florence Nightingale Museum
Head to the Florence Nightingale Museum for family and children activities every week

Family fun activities every week; craft your own paper lantern, make an owl mobile, send a souvenir postcard, design your own bonnet or make your own family portrait book.

[Image] Conversations with the Past
27 Sep 08
Florence Nightingale Museum
The Florence Nightingae Museum wants you to discover her life and legacy.

Work with writer Rommi Smith to bring Florence Nightingale into the 21st century, giving her the missed oppurtunity to discover how medicine has progressed.

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