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Anniversary of Florence Nightingale's Birthday

Florence Nightingale was born 12th May 1820 in Florence, Italy.  She was the daughter of a wealthy landowner and grew up in Derbyshire/Hampshire in England.
Florence - the Lady with the Lamp - is famous for her pioneering work as a nurse in the Crimean War .
She died on 13th August 1910 so this year is the centenary of her death.

For more information about the Crimean war and Florence Nightingale - visit the library to see the display!

Download a Fact Pack from the Florence Nightingale Museum 

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