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Royal College of Nursing @rcn.org.uk · 22h

The RCN Award of Merit is the highest honour awarded to members for service to the RCN. 🌠

Do you know an RCN member who has demonstrated exceptional service to their RCN branch, network, forum or their workplace?

Nominate them here ➡️ https://bit.ly/46r1uKV

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Anne Logan @annefhlogan.bsky.social · 13h

Check out the new Friends of the Women’s Library website! Lots of background information and details of forthcoming events. @fotwl.bsky.social friendsofthewomenslibrary.org.uk?fbclid=IwdGR...

Friends of the Women's Library – The Friends of The Women’s Library support the preservation and use of one of the most important collections on women’s history in the UK.

friendsofthewomenslibrary.org.uk

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Teresa Doherty @dohertyta.bsky.social · 1h

@loudoh.bsky.social

Joanna Bourke @joannabourke.bsky.social · 10h

The production, National Theatre, is incredible. I strongly recommend it. Strong cast, brilliant feminist analysis, plenty of contemporary relevance. A few jarring moments, but far outweighed by a celebration of women, wine, difference, and gods amongst the refugees. Open-mouth awe, with laughter

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Annie Reynolds @anniereynolds.bsky.social · 6h

This month at #WikiProjectWomenInRed we are celebrating Halloween by encouraging #wikipedia editors to create articles about spooky people, books and things. @wmau.bsky.social @wikimediaaotearoa.bsky.social en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikiped...

screenshot of what is on in October for Women In Red at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_Women_in_Red/Outreach/2025#October_2025

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Teresa Doherty @dohertyta.bsky.social · 16h

I'm loving the bananas for scale!

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Teresa Doherty @dohertyta.bsky.social · 20h

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Teresa Doherty @dohertyta.bsky.social · 23h

New role new mug for #TeaUp

Still @rcn.org.uk

Still #Histnursing with @rcnhistory.bsky.social and #Archives

But I’ve left #Library and taken on the beast that is #RecordsManagement

Wish me luck!

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RCN History of Nursing Forum @rcnhistory.bsky.social · 1d

USAF Abbie Sweetwine #histnursing #blackhistorymonth . Thank you so much for sharing this blog - exceptional nurse using all her experience and knowledge in a crisis

Carve Her Name @carvehername.bsky.social · 1d

🚨 NEW BLOG KLAXON!

This month we take a look at Abbie Sweetwine, the woman the British press dubbed “the angel of platform 6”.

carvehername.org.uk/abbie-sweetw...

Abbie Sweetwine and the Harrow and Wealdstone crash - Carve Her Name

When Abbie Sweetwine ran triage at the Harrow and Wealdstone train crash in 1952, she paved the way for the creation of paramedics.

carvehername.org.uk

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British Association for Local History @balhnews.bsky.social · 1d

Join us tonight for a fascinating webinar looking at the history and legacy of votes for women!

Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-v...

#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

Worn fabric banner with green text reading 'Votes for Women in 1912' advocating women's suffrage

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Waltham Forest Archives @lbwfarchives.bsky.social · 1d

Franklyn Georges, former Leytonstone resident who grew up in Dominica. A trade union activist and educator, in 1990/91 he was Waltham Forest's first mayor of African-Caribbean heritage. 📷 Portrait © Vestry House Museum, from collection available in our Searchroom. #BHM25

Photographic portrait of Franklyn Georges, Mayor of Waltham Forest 1990/91.

Photo © Vestry House Museum, from collection available in our Searchroom.

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araireland @araireland.bsky.social · 1d

🚨 News alert 🚨
A recent change in the committee. Ashley has taken on the role of Honorary Secretary!

The role of Recording Secretary is now vacant. We need to fill this vacancy ASAP. If interested in volunteering, pls message us here or contact via [email protected]

@araukie.bsky.social

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Teresa Doherty @dohertyta.bsky.social · 1d

#HistNursing #BlackHistory Month
It's a lovely blog post, so read that, and also there's a wikipedia entry for Abbie
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbie_S...

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Teresa Doherty @dohertyta.bsky.social · 1d

#HistNursing #BlackhistoryMonth This one nurse had a huge impact on how patient care is delivered in emergencies

Carve Her Name @carvehername.bsky.social · 1d

#OnThisDay, 8 Oct 1952, USAF 2nd Lt Nurse Abbie Sweetwine uses military triage at the Harrow and Wealdstone train crash in London. She saves lives and paves the way for the UK’s use of paramedics.

#WomenInHistory #OTD #History #WomensHistory #BlackHistory #BritishHistory #LondonHistory 🗃️
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Abbie Sweetwine preparing a plasma infusion at the site of the crash. She is a black woman, surrounded by white men.

A photo of the Harrow and Wealdstone crash, showing three passenger trains that had run into each other. There is debris two storeys high, and people searching the wreckage.

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Teresa Doherty @dohertyta.bsky.social · 1d

Meet Kathleen Robb, OBE, OStJ, FRCN (1923–2020)💙

Born in #Belfast last matron of the Royal Victoria Hospital. Advocate for @rcn.org.uk she was on RCN Council for 20 years

#HistNursing #WomensHistory #WomenInRed
#NursesInRed #Wikipedia

@rcnhistory.bsky.social

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kathlee...

Kathleen Robb - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

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Teresa Doherty @dohertyta.bsky.social · 1d

wow! what an icon 💙

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Teresa Doherty @dohertyta.bsky.social · 1d

I can hear your sigh from Greenwich - relief but also the need for more oxygen x

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Teresa Doherty @dohertyta.bsky.social · 1d

And given how many nurses were trained in each hospital the gold medal was a huge achievement!
Hardworking mother! 🏆
We have a big collection of nurses badges, but it’s not complete, so if you ever need to find a good home for a nurses medal 🥇 …….🤭

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Teresa Doherty @dohertyta.bsky.social · 2d

Today's #HistNursing #Badge is Broadgreen Hospital #Liverpool est. 1903

It had a nurse training school with a gold medal being given to the best in class! Those who passed had asilver version

@rcnhistory.bsky.social

See more of #RCNArchives badges 👀
rcn.access.preservica.com/archive

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RCN History of Nursing Forum @rcnhistory.bsky.social · 2d

#histnursing home visiting nursing

Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum @rcnlibraries.bsky.social · 2d

We’ve added Nurses for the Needy (1875) by Ellen Ranyard to our collection. A rare and fascinating look at the training of Bible-women nurses serving London’s poorest communities. This signed edition sheds light on early nursing education .

🔍 Find out more: https://bit.ly/4nZHF4w

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AJ Wright @ajwrightmls.bsky.social · 1d

Today’s Find: Clark Cable is an army surgeon! Lana Turner is an army nurse! In WW II! in this 1948 film “Homecoming” tinyurl.com/n469wc9 #histmed #histnursing #medicalhistory #nursinghistory #medicalfilm

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RCN History of Nursing Forum @rcnhistory.bsky.social · 1d

#histnursing #blackhistorymonth

Migration Museum @migrationmuseum.org · 2d

Join us on 13 Oct at Barts North Wing, London to hear from expert speakers about the Windrush generation’s significant contributions to the NHS. #BlackHistoryMonth

This event is held in partnership with Barts Health NHS Trust Archives, Barts Heritage, & Culture Mile BID.

Book here: bit.ly/48fzzQQ

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RCN History of Nursing Forum @rcnhistory.bsky.social · 1d

#histnursing #blackhistorymonth

Barts Health Archives @bharchives.bsky.social · 1d

Join us and the amazing Allyson Williams MBE next Monday, 13 October, for this #BlackHistoryMonth event👇
Book your free ticket using the link below

Migration Museum @migrationmuseum.org · 2d

Join us on 13 Oct at Barts North Wing, London to hear from expert speakers about the Windrush generation’s significant contributions to the NHS. #BlackHistoryMonth

This event is held in partnership with Barts Health NHS Trust Archives, Barts Heritage, & Culture Mile BID.

Book here: bit.ly/48fzzQQ

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RCN History of Nursing Forum @rcnhistory.bsky.social · 1d

#histnursing #ww2

Dr. Wendy Maddocks RN @nursinghistory.bsky.social · 2d

digital versions of the display boards from the recent exhibition of WW2 nurses at the Christchurch nurses chapel on the website- scroll down to bottom of link and click on each image descriptor to enlarge www.cnmc.org.nz/resources/pu... Publications | Christchurch Hospital Nurses Memorial Chapel

Publications | Christchurch Hospital Nurses Memorial Chapel

www.cnmc.org.nz

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Royal College of Nursing @rcn.org.uk · 1d

For #BlackHistoryMonth, four Black members of nursing staff reflect on the individuals who inspired their dedication to the profession ⬇️

'My nursing inspiration' | RCN Magazine | Royal College of Nursing

To mark Black History Month, four nursing staff members pay tribute to those who’ve inspired them in their training and careers

www.rcn.org.uk

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RCN Northern Ireland @rcnnorthernireland.bsky.social · 1d

RCN Awards are back
These are awards by RCN members, for RCN members.
Do you know someone who goes above and beyond as an RCN member? We have 9 award categories covering all areas of RCN activity, so make sure you nominate them. Find out by heading to the link in our bio.

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