2020 marked an important year in healthcare and was designated by the World Health Organisation as International Year of the Nurse and Midwife. The year coincided with the 200th anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale, who had strong links with the Salisbury area. As part of the celebrations, Salisbury District Hospital honoured their nursing staff in very special ways, and ArtCare supported them with a programme of special events and activities, which were adapted to following the restrictions in place due to the coronavirus pandemic.
'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
Read more about Florence Nightingale’s links to Salisbury and also the letters held in our collection.
