About
Florence Nightingale, also known as the Lady with the Lamp, was a nurse best known for her work during the Crimean War. The Wellcome Collection have this engraving that shows a picture of her carrying her famous lamp.
In the image you can see her tending to wounded soldiers in a busy hospital.
Things to think about…
- Why do you think that Florence Nightingale became known as the Lady of the Lamp?
- Can you imagine what it would be like to work in a hospital during the Crimean War?
- Although Florence Nightingale is the most famous female medical professional, do you know anything about others like Mary Seacole or Edith Cavell?