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How Florence Nightingale changed women’s lives forever

Florence Nightingale's influence extends beyond her revolutionary work as a nurse during the Crimean War. She transformed the way nursing care was delivered during future conflicts – and revolutionised how patients were treated in hospitals and at home.

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My Inspiration for The Body at Carnival Bridge

During the First World War, record numbers of women entered the workplace and joined professions previously barred to them. But by the 1920s, many of the gains made towards equality were in danger of being lost...

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Family memories of the Exeter Blitz of 1942

An event to mark the 80th anniversary of the Exeter Blitz held a personal association for my family – and inspired reminiscences of our family’s connection with the railways and the bygone era of steam trains.

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