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Metal and enamel pin badge featuring an image of Mary Seacole and ‘What would Seacole do?’ -
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Discover the people, places, and landmarks that make London a truly global, modern city. London is a city justly proud of its cultural diversity, yet for too long the focus has been on mainstream history. Black London is a complete guide that shines a new and much-needed light on the rich Black history of London's inhabitants and beyond. -
In Search of Mary Seacole is a superb and revealing biography that explores her remarkable achievements and unique status as an icon of the 19th century but also corrects some of the myths that have grown around her life and career. -
Mary was a brave nurse. When a war starts in the Crimea, Mary sails far across the sea to offer her help. Can she save the soldiers, even when the bullets at flying? The delightful book tells the story of Mary Seacole, from her childhood in Jamaica, through to her old age and the writing of her autobiography detailing her many adventures. Along the way we hear tales of her skill at curing Cholera, why she became known as ‘Mother Seacole’, her time in the Crimea and her meeting with Florence Nightingale. Some of the characters in the book are fictional, but Mary’s story is all true. -
Selection of postcards featuring images and objects from the museum collection. They are a perfect way to share your memories in style. Please choose from the list below. -
War, I know, is a serious game, but sometimes very humble actors are of great use in it. Mary Seacole wrote this book to share her adventures with her fans, but also as a means to make money as she found herself having to declare herself bankrupt upon her return from the Crimea.
