Salisbury Healthcare History is a growing digital archive of Salisbury District Hospital’s historical collection. The Heritage Lottery Funded project has enabled us to properly catalogue and store our records and share a selection online. With items dating back to the building of Salisbury General Infirmary in 1766 and beyond, this online resource provides an exciting insight into Salisbury’s health care. Read more about the project or start exploring our collection using the links below.
Florence 200
activities and events
'I am Florence'
Current and retired nurses and midwives tell us their stories about what inspired them
Florence's lantern
Lanterns installed to commemorate Florence's 200th anniversary & International Nurses Day 2020.
Commemorative badge
Specially commissioned badge for nurses & midwives at Salisbury District Hospital
'Unloving love'
Louise Jordan writes about her research for performance 'Florence' and inspiration for the songs.
Nightingale in 200
Nightingale in 200 display panel exhibiting at the hospital from 12th May.
Florence performance
Show devised by Louise Jordan celebrating Florence Nightingale
Commemorative cup
Special edition reusable cup with nursing and midwifery images
Recent additions
stories, images, items
Upcoming events
Exhibitions, talks, workshops
Lesley Self introduces the historical archives held at the hospital. An online presentation. More info