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The Real History Of Florence Nightingale | The Lady With The Lamp' Alice Loxton pays a visit to The Florence Nightingale Museum to unveil the true story of the Lady with the Lamp - the real history of Florence Nightingale. Joined by David Green and Amber Lickerish, she learns how Nightingale broke through the restrictions of Victorian convention, laid the foundations for modern nursing, and tirelessly campaigned for social justice.

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The Real History Of Florence Nightingale | The Lady With The Lamp
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History
Runtime
47 minutes
Language
English
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History Hit

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