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Our replica fanoos lanterns have been handmade in Turkey, not far from where Florence Nightingale was working during the Crimean War. They come in three different sizes: 14cm diameter (Small), 19cm diameter (Medium) or 21cm diameter (Large). -
The Florence Nightingale Museum is pleased to announce our Adopt an Object scheme. We have chosen some of our key objects for you to adopt either for yourself, as a gift for someone or on a corporate basis. Your donation will go directly towards looking after our fantastic collection. Your adoption will last for 12 months. -
Fine British plaster bust of Florence Nightingale. Each bust is individually cast by hand. -
Gin Copa Glass featuring the quote from Florence: 'A little gin would be more popular' and her signature. -
Colourful roundel decoration featuring the iconic image of Florence Nightingale and her lamp. -
Crochet 15 iconic women who changed the world with this collection of amigurumi crochet patterns. Whether it's Florence, Greta or Malala, this collection of crochet patterns celebrates 15 women who have made an impact on the global stage whether in politics, sport, medicine or education. Learn more about each of the characters featured in this collection and make unique gifts to inspire and delight all generations. -
A History of Nursing explores the history of nursing by investigating the earliest records of the caring profession, how it progressed and what established it along the way to becoming the nursing we see today. It starts at the beginning of the story - how, once upon a time, all we had to depend on was Mother Nature. How did nursing go from being knowledge handed down through ancient scripts, folklore and sometimes by accident, to the degree-level, accountable practice of modern times? And why do nurses not wear hats anymore? A History of Nursing answers all these questions and more. -
This glass paperweight features an image of the Nightingale Training School Badge at its centre and is exclusive to the Florence Nightingale Museum. -
Florence Nightingale is known as 'The Lady with the Lamp', who travelled to Scutari to nurse the soldiers fighting in the Crimean War. But she stayed there less than two years, she spent more than half her life in London, and she lived until the age of 90. So, what else did she do, and where else did she go? -
Handmade fabric decoration with Florence Nightingale holding her lamp. Perfect for hanging on the Christmas tree. -
Orlando Figes’ vivid book reinterprets this extraordinary conflict. Bringing to life ordinary soldiers in snow-filled trenches, surgeons on the battlefield and the haunted, fanatical figure of Tsar Nicholas himself, Crimea tells the human story of a tragic war. -
Winner of the Elizabeth Longford Prize for Historical Biography, Mark Bostridge’s Florence Nightingale is a masterful and enjoyable biography of one of Britain’s most iconic heroines. Whether honoured and admired or criticized and ridiculed, Florence Nightingale has invariably been misrepresented and misunderstood. As the Lady with the Lamp, ministering to the wounded and dying of the Crimean War, she offers an enduring image of sentimental appeal and one that is permanently lodged in our national consciousness. But the awesome scale of her achievements over the course of her 90 years is infinitely more troubling – and inspiring – than this mythical simplification. -
This cotton tea towel features the regulations, dating from 1860, that the probationers at The Nightingale Training School would have had to follow. -
Pack of 8 notecards with envelopes, featuring an image from Florence's life and a quote on each card. -
Meet Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. Growing up in an upper-class family, it was expected that Florence would find a husband and live a life of luxury—but that kind of life wasn’t for her. Her calling was caring for the sick and the poor, so she followed her passion with her whole heart and trained to be a nurse. When war broke out, Florence travelled to nurse wounded soldiers but found that the hospitals were so dirty that they were making people ill! This experience inspired her to lead a healthcare revolution, and she became the mother of modern nursing, introducing care practices still followed today. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the social reformer’s life. -
In this classic historical text on hospitals - featuring a foreword by the Florence Nightingale Museum - Nightingale reveals her passion for good hospital architecture and design. At Scutari she saw first-hand the harm which can be caused by inadequate and poorly designed hospital buildings. Nightingale openly criticised designs which she thought might lead to higher infection rates, and therefore patients' deaths. Published in conjunction with the Florence Nightingale Museum, the cover of this edition is exclusive to the museum. -
Florence Nightingale’s seminal work, the classical historical nursing text. Florence Nightingale wrote Notes on Nursing to help ordinary women care for their families. Translated into over ten languages, and never out of print since its first appearance, this really is the classic nursing text. Over 160 years later much of the advice given continues to be pertinent in the extreme, especially in the light of the recent global pandemic. Published in conjunction with - and including a foreword by - the Florence Nightingale Museum. The cover of this edition is exclusive to the museum. -
Concise historical introduction to Florence Nightingale and her continuing influence on the world. Florence Nightingale is widely known as the founder of modern nursing. She is also a brilliant and highly influential social reformer. Written by a world authority, this brief history explores Nightingale’s background and motivations. It also offers an informed assessment of the scale and significance of her legacy. It has been called timely and important by Alasdair Redfern, Bishop of Derby 2005-2018. -
This metal ornament features the iconic image of Florence Nightingale and her lamp on a ward at Scutari Hospital, with gold coloured edging and ribbon. -
Nursing has been called the oldest of arts and the youngest of professions, and caring for the sick certainly has powerful historical, cultural and traditional roots. This book tells the story. -
Fun rubber duck in the shape of our favourite nurse, complete with fanoos! -
The dirt and filth of Scutari Hospital is the perfect home for a Vlad the flea and Loxton the rat. But the arrival of Florence Nightingale and her strange companion changes everything. Will the friends be driven out or can they save the day? This book tells the story of Florence Nightingale, the conditions in which she found herself and the impact she had from a very interesting point of view. Alexis Soyer, one of the first celebrity chefs, puts in an appearance as does Mary Seacole, and we even get to meet Jimmy the tortoise. Vlad, and his host rat Loxton, are not at all sure about the new regime that Florence brings to the hospital they call home. -
High quality stained glass self-cling window decoration, depicting Florence Nightingale and the famous lamp. -
Black ink pen featuring a floating Florence walking up and down the wards of Scutari Hospital while holding her famous lamp. -
This activity book accompanies the picture book Vlad and the Nightingale Adventure. In 1854 Vlad the flea and Loxton the rat were enjoying the rotten food and dirt in Scutari Hospital. Their lives were turned upside down by the arrival of Florence Nightingale and her tortoise Jimmy. They know a lot about Florence and her work, but how much do you know? Find out about Florence Nightingale through puzzles and games and learn how to people with basic first aid skills. -
Born into a wealthy family, Florence Nightingale could have lived a life of leisure and luxury. Instead, she longed to be a nurse. In the 1830s that was the last thing a rich girl could do - but Florence was no ordinary girl. -
The Florence Nightingale Museum Souvenir guidebook Illustrated, and in full colour, this guidebook gives a brief introduction to the museum, Florence Nightingale's life, the Nightingale Training School and the Florence Nightingale Foundation. This guide is, in fact, a venture between the foundation and the museum. -
Hugely popular owl finger puppet made from soft and curly detailed fur and two beaded eyes. Small pieces of Velcro on the wings allow you to open and close them for added effects. This puppet works really well to tell tales and sits nicely by itself when not in use. -
Metal and enamel keyring of Florence Nightingale with her famous lamp. -
This magnet features the iconic image of Florence Nightingale and her lamp on a ward at Scutari Hospital. -
This rectangular magnet features a photograph of Florence Nightingale dating from 1856, taken after she returned from the Crimean War. Bordered in blue with a blue banner containing the museum logo. -
This pressed tin oblong magnet features a stained-glass window of Florence Nightingale against a black background and makes a great souvenir from the museum. -
Metal and enamel pin badge featuring an image of Florence Nightingale and ‘What would Nightingale do?’ -
This pale blue lanyard features the Florence Nightingale Museum logo printed in black along its length. Perfect to wear at work, university, or college. -
The square card features the Nightingale Training School Badge on a white background and has been left blank inside for your own message. -
Made of stiff card, with two magnets to hold in place over the desired page, this bookmark features a stained-glass window of Florence Nightingale against a black background and makes a great souvenir from the museum.
