Florence and Mary Gallery Hunt

Go on a hunt to find out more about how Florence and Mary cared for sick and injured soldiers during the Crimean War.
Florence and Mary Gallery Hunt

Join Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole on this gallery hunt in the Conflict in Europe gallery.

As you look around for different items, colour in the medicine bottles and learn more about these two extraordinary ladies and how they cared for sick and injured soldiers in the Crimean War.

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Gallery trails

Support and enrich your trip by using our free curriculum-linked trails, which highlight relevant objects throughout the Museum's galleries.

Primary

Florence and Mary

Discover the historic contributions of Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole and why they have been remembered (or not) over time.

Primary

Florence and Mary (virtual)

Discover the historic contributions of Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole and why they have been remembered (or not) over time.

Quiz

Florence and Mary in the Crimean War: Quiz

Put your knowledge of Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole to the test in this interactive quiz.

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Marvellous Mary Seacole

Discover more about Mary Seacole and her work with British soldiers during the Crimean War.

Story

Florence Nightingale: The Lady with the Lamp

Florence Nightingale was a legend in her own lifetime and one of the most famous women in British history.