Florence Nightingale Plaque
Photo of a Florence Nightingale memorial plaque commemorating her life and achievements
This image of a Florence Nightingale memorial plaque has kindly been sent by Terry Hissey. It reads:
1820 1910
To commemorate the life of
Florence Nightingale
Born to a Derbyshire family
Heroine of the Crimean War
Founder of the nursing profession
Pioneer of public healthcare
Reformer of Army Medical Services
Guided by her faith in God.
The origins of the plaque is unknown and we would welcome further information about it. If you can help then please contact QARANC.co.uk.
We have received an answer which explains that the picture is from a piece of paper that was placed on the wall of Derby Cathedral as part of the consultation process that a Cathedral has to go through when it is proposing to add a permanent fixture to the fabric of the building.
This was approved late last year and it is now being sculpted. The plaque will be placed in the Cathedral on Saturday 17 May 2014 at 11am. It will be blessed by the Bishop of Derby in a special service to commemorate the life and work of Florence Nightingale. Anyone who would like to attend the service commemorating Florence's life and achievements, which is free of charge though tickets are issued so that they know numbers for health and safety purposes, should contact Derby Cathedral.
See also:
The Nightingale Training School Probationer Records Saint Thomas Hospital London
Lady with the Lamp Florence Nightingale - Turkish fanoos lantern.
Florence Nightingale Museum St Thomas' Hospital London.
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