St Pancras Infirmary,nurses badge

An early bronze nurse badge from the St Pancras Infirmary.Originally the Infirmary serving the St Pancras Workhouse, it was so overcrowded a second Infirmary building to the north was built.These become known as St Pancras Infirmary South and North.The North infirmary was later renamed Highgate Hospital and the South St Pancras Hospital(in 1920).The design features an image of the young Saint ...  read more

Code: 53043

Nursing Prospectus Booklet,The London Hospital Whitechapel

I shall be listing a number of prospectus booklets from my collection built up over many years.These were used to advertise the schools of Nursing to prospective trainees and often carry a wealth of information on the terms, salaries and amenities of each Hospital.Many date to the 1950s and 60s with some earlier.Condition can vary but all are in a used state.
This 30 page booklet dates t...  read more

Code: 53041

Nursing Prospectus Booklet,The London Hospital Whitechapel

I shall be listing a number of prospectus booklets from my collection built up over many years.These were used to advertise the schools of Nursing to prospective trainees and often carry a wealth of information on the terms, salaries and amenities of each Hospital.Many date to the 1950s and 60s with some earlier.Condition can vary but all are in a used state.
This 40 page booklet dates t...  read more

Code: 53040

Nursing Prospectus Booklet,University College Hospital

I shall be listing a number of prospectus booklets from my collection built up over many years.These were used to advertise the schools of Nursing to prospective trainees and often carry a wealth of information on the terms, salaries and amenities of each Hospital.Many date to the 1950s and 60s with some earlier.Condition can vary but all are in a used state.
This 12 page booklet, with p...  read more

Code: 53038

Nursing Prospectus Booklet,Nightingale Training School for Nurses

I shall be listing a number of prospectus booklets from my collection built up over many years.These were used to advertise the schools of Nursing to prospective trainees and often carry a wealth of information on the terms, salaries and amenities of each Hospital.Many date to the 1950s and 60s with some earlier.Condition can vary but all are in a used state.
The first is for the Nightin...  read more

Code: 53035

Kings College Hospital silver nurses badge

A silver nurses badge for Kings College Hospital London.It takes the same shape and form as the original Kings College Hospital Nurses League badge which was introduced in 1924.It has the lion above a crown on a book with the motto Sancte et Sapientur -with Holiness and with Wisdom . This version however does not have the green border and is in plain silver, possibly being a prize badge.Good c...  read more

Code: 53032

Kings College Hospital School of Midwifery,Midwives badge

A scarce midwifery badge for training at Kings College Hospital.The oval badge features a mother with infant and young child within an ornate border.This is surrounded by a green enamel border which bears the hospital title.Some surface abrasions but generally good condition.Pin clasp and safety roller catch are all good.Makers mark for Fattorini Tel 021236552 Height 42mm  read more

Code: 53029

The Jersey Group of Hospitals,Nurses badge

One of my favourite badges( I trained there!) .A white metal and enamel nurses badge from the Jersey Group of Hospitals.Consisting of the General,Maternity ,Overdale and St Saviours Hospitals, this version post dates mine as being from the 1980s. The central design features a red shield with three leopards, the arms of the State of Jersey,being very similar to the arms of Normandy.This is topp...  read more

Code: 53027

Royal Victoria Infirmary,Newcastle on Tyne. Nurses Silver 1911 Coronation commemorative Medal

A rare silver commemorative medal awarded to nurses at the Royal Victoria Infirmary Newcastle on Tyne to celebrate the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary on June 23rd 1911.This one of approximately 126 such medals which were presented to the nursing staff at the Infirmary by a generous benefactor at the time of the coronation.The St Cuthbert cross is of plain silver and is engraved on t...  read more

Code: 52954

Chalmers Hospital Edinburgh,Selkirk Glass Paperweight

A selkirk glass paperweight bearing the badge of the Chalmers Hospital Edinburgh with the dates 1936-2006. I believe this may relate to the school of Nursing belonging to the Hospital but would welcome confirmation? No chips or flaws ,a nice heavy piece.  read more

Code: 52935