Roger has almost finishing transcribing the letters of Florence Nightingale to Crich doctor Christopher Dunn and will be researching some of the patients she cared for. Here is another instalment from Roger about the letters, and one patient in particular... "little Lee". The letters are predominantly about the health and welfare of individuals living in … Continue reading Florence Nightingale’s local patients (part 2)
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Florence Nightingale’s local patients (part 1)
Today is famous nursing pioneer Florence Nightingale's 200th birthday. Her life is being celebrated across the world during 2020 although the coronavirus pandemic means that many planned events have had to be cancelled or postponed. Through the course of this week, we'll be posting on Florence's connections with Derbyshire and how her story is influencing … Continue reading Florence Nightingale’s local patients (part 1)
Secondary and FE Learning Tours – Derwent Valley Mills
Are you a teacher, teaching assistant or group leader working with KS3, 4 and Post-16 students? Staff from the World Heritage Site invite you to take a learning tour with them on Friday 13th March 2019 - Free of charge, thanks to the Heritage Lottery Fund and Arts Council funded Great Place Scheme. Visits and free … Continue reading Secondary and FE Learning Tours – Derwent Valley Mills
Derbyshire Record Office 