Nurses’ Memories of the Great War
Location:
National Army Museum (Discover the First World War through the personal memories of nurses who served across different countries and fronts.)
Date & time:
Friday 23 Oct 2026, 12.00pm
Price:
Free
About the event
Jerry Palmer explores overlooked memoirs written by nurses who experienced the First World War first-hand.
Their accounts reveal the difficult and often traumatic realities of wartime nursing while offering a different perspective on women’s work, medical care and everyday life during the conflict.
FAQs
Is the National Army Museum accessible?Yes, the National Army Museum is fully accessible. If you need further access information or help please do get in touch at info@nam.ac.uk or call 020 7730 0717,
Bikes (including folding bikes) and scooters are not permitted. There are bike racks located along Royal Hospital Road. These can be used to secure any bikes and scooters.
Please do not secure any bikes or scooters to the railings outside the Royal Hospital Chelsea or Burton Court. Any items secure to these railings will be removed.
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