Museum of London - London Wall

Mary Seacole (KS1)

Location: Videoconference

Hear of Mary Seacole's 'amazing adventures in different lands' and her experiences as a black woman in Victorian London. During the Crimean War (1853-6) her reputation as a nurse rivalled that of Florence Nightingale. Find out more in this fun, interactive, storytelling session.

Curriculum links: History: Why do we remember?; Citizenship: Living in a diverse world

Duration: 45 minutes

How to book:

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Dates and times

Times: 10.15am, 11.15am, 1.30pm

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Supporting printable resources:

Download 'Mary Seacole' videoconference teachers resources (PDF, 393KB)

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• Keystage 1

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