Mary seacole

ITV, a British broadcasting network, will air a documentary on October 18th, 2016, about Jamaican Mary Seacole, who is the first black woman to be honored with a statue in the United Kingdom. Mary Seacole was honored with the statue for her work as a nurse during the Crimean War in the 19th century. Created […]

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Jamaican Mary Seacole Raphaël Times Art

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Mary SEACOLE, Nurse of the Crimean War. 1805-1881.

Mary Seacole is most well known for her brave work during The Crimean War but did you know she was also an intrepid traveller? Here are some of our favourite facts about this pioneering nurse and businesswoman.

“Celebrating the fortitude of Mary Seacole, and those determined to have her achievements recognised. @seacolestatue”

The birth of Florence Nightingale, on this day 12th May, 1820. English hospital reformer who attended the wounded during the Crimea War. 'The Lady with the Lamp' had over 10,000 under her care in appalling and unsanitary conditions. Determined to remedy the suffering she had experienced, she raised £50,000 to establish nurses training in Britain

Read about Jamaican -born Mary Seacole (1805-1881) who made an impact during wartime and broke many barriers in Europe. A great Jamaican that we should not forget.