A book titled ' From ALMA to Sebastopol: the Story of the Crimean War. A stirring record of the bravery of British Troops.' Publlished London: Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 129 - 144 pgs. (ill.) This book is one of a series of 37 Ward & Lock Penny Books for the People.'Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are advertisements of note.books, biography, the crimean war, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, from alma to sebastopol, the story of the crimean war, the crimean war, britain, british history, english history, war, advertisements, book, books, penny books

A folder of hand painted reliefs of Victoria Cross winners from the Crimean War, made in commemoration of Queen Victorias' Jubilee. Multicoloured prints on a white background.Twelve reliefs portraying the various deeds of valour performed by Britains soldiers from the Crimean War to the present day. (1887)soldiers, queen victoria, reliefs, crimean war, commemoration, victoria cross, deeds of valour, britain, 1880s

Illustrated book, front and back cover have coloured illustrations of Crimean War conflicts on a pale grey background. The front cover also has a coloured illustration of a woman in quasi military dress. This last illustration also appears at the top of the spine. The book's title is printed in dark and light brown ink at the top of the front cover and the author's name is printed in light brown ink at the bottom of the front cover. The spine has a light brown background, with title printed in white and light blue, author's name printed in black, and publishers name printed in white. The back cover also has a summary of the booknon-fictionThe pioneering work of Florence Nightingale has become legendary, but in this book the author also champions the contribution of the women whose stories have largely gone untold-the nurses, cantinieres and army wives who played a vital, but often overlooked role in the theatre of war. Mary Seacole's establishment of "The British Hotel' near Balaclava supplied fatigued soldiers with much needed comfort and medical attention, earning her the respect of many men, but no official recognitioncrimean war, mary seacole, nurses, nursing, women in war, florence nightingale

Index, ill, p.232.This account looks at the Crimean war from the Russian perspective using lettwers diaries and eye witness accountscrimean war - history, russian empire - history

Illustrated book has been covered with adhesive dark blue plastic. Handwritten in silver on the spine are the words 'Hist of N I' and the number 9.non-fictionThis book focuses on the early life and work of Florence Nightingale, particularly her contribution to healthcare and nursing, up to her involvement in the Crimean War. The book also explores Nightingale's experiences in the Crimean War, where she helped establish a hospital and improved sanitation, leading to better care for the soldiers. The book also delves into the impact of her work and its influence on civilian hospital reforms in Great Britain.florence nightingale, military nursing-history, nurses-biography, nursing-history, crimean war 1853-1856-medical care

Model of ship from Crimean War. She now rests at a breakwater near Black Rock Vic.Model of H..M.V.S.Cerberus.H.M.V.S. Cerberus. On separate plaque. HMVS CERBERUS helped to protect Melbourne from attack by the Russians during the Crimean War. She now rests as a breakwater near Black Rock.

1. Denmark War Medal 1848-50. Awarded in 1877 for survivors who fought in the 1st Schleswig War. 2. Crimea Medal approved 1854 for Officers and men of British Units who fought in war against Russia in 1854-56. 3. Lappland Shield Medal authorised 1945 to 20th Mountain Army of German for fighting in Lappland region.Three medals (2 with ribbons) unmounted. 1. 1848-50 War Medal - Denmark = Bronze (with ribbon). 2. The Crimean War Medal 1855 - UK. 3. The Lappland Shield Medal - German.1. Un-named - Engraved 1848-1850. 2. Not named - Inscribed Crimea. 3. Not named - Inscribed Lappland.ron mills collection, medals, europe

Turkish Crimean War Medal issued by the Sultan of Ottoman Empire to Allied Military involved in Crimean War of 1854-56. Was only givem to survivors of war.Medal with Ribbon unmounted in plastic packet. Turkish Crimea Medal.Inscribed on rim - "1871 Private T. Adams Royal Artillery".ron mills collection, medals

The Turkish Crimean War medal is a campaign medal issued by Sultan Abdülmecid I of the Ottoman Empire to allied military personnel involved in the Crimean War of 1854-56. There are three different issues of this medal for those issued to British, French or Sardinian personnel.An 1855 Crimea War medal of metal with pin soldered onto back. Flags and cannon on front.medal numismatics military crimea

Book with brown cover, title embossed in silver on front. Title, editor's surname and publisher's name embossed in silver on the spine.non-fictionA compilation of Florence Nightingale's essays and writings: Subsidiary notes as to the introduction of female nursing into military hospitals (1858), Notes on nursing: what it is and what it is not (1859), Notes on different systems of nursing; from notes on hospitals (a pamphlet 1863), Suggestions on a system of nursing for hospitals in India (1865), Suggestions on the subject of providing, training and organizing nurses for the sick poor in workhouse infirmaries (1867) On trained nurses for the sick poor (a pamphlet, 1876), Nurses, training of , and nursing the sick (1882), Sick-nursing and health-nursing (1893), Health teaching in towns and villages, rural hygiene (1894).florence nightingale, nurses-history, nursing-history

An account of vehicles which have made history in mechanised warfare. Ranging from tanks, armoured cars, personnel carriers, and gun carriers to vehicles such as jeeps, staff cars, ambulances, traction engines and motor cycles. Examples are from many countries and theatres of war, from the Crimean War to the Cold War. Contains 225 colour illustrations and 261 in black & white. ISBN 0-04-623012-2military history, tanks, armoured fighting vehicles, military vehicles, scout car, armoured cars, half track, military history, tanks, armoured fighting vehicles, military vehicles, scout car, armoured cars, half track

Illustrated book with light blue cover. Title and author's surname, along with an illustration of a "Florence Nightingale' lantern (as used in the Crimean War) are printed in dark blue on front cover. An identical illustration of a lantern is also printed in dark blue ink on the back cover. Title and author's name are printed in white ink on dark blue rectangles on spine, the edition and publisher's name are printed in dark blue ink on the spine also.non-fictionA history of the care of the sick from the times of primitive man, through the centuries up to the 1960's.nursing-history, care of the sick through the ages.

Diary of Mr. Simon Blagdon 1854. Pages give story of Eureka Stockade and Crimean War, a note that Steamship arrives with mail. Mr. Blagdon was a senior Postal official, who died 1893 in Hawthorn, Victoria. Brown diary with gold lettering on cover"Letts's Diary No 10. 1854"diaries

Guide book for the museum, located within St Thomas'Hospital in London, which tells the story of Florence Nightingale's life and legacy, from her Victorian childhood to her work during the Crimean war and her efforts to professionalize nursing.Of significance to the AHNL as it contains information about an important figure in the history of nursungIllustrated stapled booklet with dark blue cover overprinted with multiple mid blue initials 'FN'.Also on the front cover is a coloured lithograph 'Florence Nighingale in the Military hospital at Scutari' by J A Benwell 1855. Title printed below this in white ink . On the front cover there is a square white sticker with dark blue circle '10 YEARS'[white ink]. and '1989-1999 FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE MUSEUM [dark blue ink] atound the circle. Previous catalogue number hadwitten [pencil] on title page.florence nightingale, florence nightingale museum, nursing history, nurses, nursing

Charge of the Heavy Brigade occurred during the Battle of Balaclava, fought on 25 October 1854 during the Crimean War, was part of Siege of Sevastopol (1854–55) to capture the port and fortress of Sevastopol, Russia's principal naval base on the Black Sea. Timber framed print dipicting mounted soldier in battle Charge of the Heavy Brigadebattle of balaclava, crimean war

The SS Edina's active service included the North Sea trade, ‘Crimean War’, ‘American Civil War’, Victoria’s west coast run, New Zealand to Melbourne trade, Queensland coastal trade, and of course, the Port Phillip Bay runs between the years 1880 to 1938.A saloon swivel timber chair with green velvet cushion and cast iron base from the SS Edinachair, steamers, ss edina

Maroon cloth-covered spine and cardboard covers. Graphics and text in gold on spine and front cover.Correspondence of Fox Maule, Second Baron Panmure, Afterwards Eleventh Earl of Dalhousie,crimean war, history, war history, military

8th Hussars formed part of the Light Brigade which took part in the famous charge.Busby which belonged to C R Burn Esq 8th Hussars with metal box for hat and metal tube for plume. Busby was worn at Balaclava during the Crimean War 1854. Leather inner with brown fur outer covering; red cloth flap on right side; gold braid, white horsehair plume and red feathers at base or plume, gilt link chinstrap. The busby was presented as a gift to 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles by its affiliated British regiment, 8th Queen's Royal Irish Hussars in 1954.On lid of hat box: " C R Burn Esq 8th Hussars" and "Hawkes and Co Piccadilly London"busby, hat, military, cavalry, hussars

Demonstrating cutting edge maritime military technology, the Cerberus patrolled the waters in and around Melbourne, protecting it and its rich gold resources from attack. The Victorian gold rush coincided with growing instability in Europe. Britain and Russia prepared to face each other in battle as the threat of a second Crimean War grew.The HMVS Cerberus was one of only three vessels of its exact type ever built, and is the only surviving example of this type of vessel in the world. It is also the only substantially intact warship of Australia’s pre-Federation colonial navies. This shipwreck rests in shallow waters at Black Rock, Melbourne.HAnd built timber model of the HMVS CerberusCerberushmvs cerberus, model making

Came to Australia from Glasgow in 1865 and ran from Portland to Melbourne, then to New Zealand when gold was discovered there. In 1880 ran on the Melbourne-Geelong passenger and freight service. A Crimean War ship she had many collisions and ‘incidents’ during her long life, and became known as a ‘collision specialist’.B&W photograph of ship in portship, boat, sea, river

Article provides a brief history of nursing in warfare from Florence Nightingale in the Crimean War (1854-1856) and the formation of nursing services in Australia from the Boer War through to the nursing officers on peacekeeping missions in the 1990’s. Point of the article is 100 years of military nurses and the planned national memorial for military nurses.Centre newspaper spread with two colour photographs and three black and white photographs. Article has ten columns of text. Spread has a blue and red border at the top and bottom of the page, blue inside, red outside. One colour photograph is of an elderly woman in a wheelchair looking down, she is wearing a khaki coloured hat, green coat with medals on the left side of her chest and a plaid skirt. The other colour photograph is of six older women seated or standing and a man in a suit standing between them. The black and white photograph at the top centre of the article is of eight young women in nurses uniform leaning on the railing of a ship. The black and white photograph at the top on the right is of a woman in uniform upright and four men lying, strapped in beds and bunks. The third black and white photograph at the bottom of the page on the left is of three middle aged women in nursing uniforms with medals pinned on the left of their capes.memorial, nursing in warfare, history, military nurses

Was Gordon Ball's Great Great Grand Father who fought in the Crimean War, including the the Battle of Alma in 1854. He served for 11 years and 39 days. In the picture he wears from left to right, the British Crimea Medal 1854-1856, The Turkish Crimea Medal 1854-1855 and the Distinguished Conduct MedalPhoto mounted on cardboardFront - Talma Studio, Onehunga Reverse - For Jane from Father; Grand Dad Patterson; Hilda Bilston's Mother's Father My Grandmother; Mum's Father; He fought 11 years & 39 days without getting a scratch. Crimean was The Heights of Alma etc.; Robert/Wayne Ball Great, Great Grandfather

The Crimea Medal was a campaign medal approved on 15 December 1854, for issue to officers and men of British units (land and naval) which fought in the Crimean War of 1854–56 against Russia. The medal was awarded with the British version of the Turkish Crimea Medal, but when a consignment of these was lost at sea, some troops received the Sardinian version.Silver medal with yellow and grey ribbon. Possibly replica.crimean war, medal

Colourful souvenir booklet celebrating the Royal Victoria County Park in South Hampshire. The park was the original site for the Royal Victoria Hospital, built in1856 to nurse the wounded from the Crimean War, it was the first and largest military hospital to serve the British Empire. This booklet offers a detailed history and photographs and concludes with how the grounds are used today.Staple bound glossy magazine. Cover displays a background of a dark black and grey photo of soldiers, over which is printed the title in cream print. Above the title, at the top of the page is the name and illustrated image of Royal Victoria Country Park. In the centre is a large square template containing a collage of illustrations of the Queen, a nurse, a wounded soldier and another soldier, a long drive leading up to a grand building.'M98' [handwritten in blue ink on a white label attached to the bottom of the spine and another attached to the top right corner of the cover]royal victoria country park, military hospitals, royal army medical corps, royal army nursing corps, royal victoria hospital-south hampshire, crimean war, british empire military hospitals - history

1. Crimea Medal - For Crimean War in 1854-55 issued to both Officers and men who served. 2. French National Defence Metal - Rewards Military personnel for exceptional Honorable Service, Outstanding Operational feats or significant contributions to Francz Defence. 3. Canadian Forces Decoration - Award for 12 years service in Military with good conduct during final 8 years.Three medals with ribbons, unmounted. 1. Crimea Medal 1854-55 with ribbon and Sebastopol bar. 2. French National Defence Medal with ribbon and two bars - gold with pins. 3. Canadian Forces Medal.1. Bar inscribed 'Sebastopol' - No names. 2. Bar 1 inscribed "Operations Exterieurs" (Operations Outside France & bar 2 "Arme Blindee" for (Armour Corps). 3. Inscribed "Service" - names "W.J.T. Bowditch".ron mills collection, medals

The SS Edina was one of the longest running steam vessels anywhere in the world. Built in 1853, it was used in the Mediterranean during the Crimean War, carried cotton for the Confederate states during the American Civil War and ended its days on Port Phillip Bay, over a century later, making the trip between Geelong and Melbourne. It was only recently relocated during the work for the Our Heritage, Our Collection project.

Florence Nightingale said to be the founder of modern nursing. She became a legend in her lifetime due to her achievements. Before the Crimean war there was no professional burses. The Barrick Hospital filthy with vermin and nursing equipment inadequate. Despite this she planned and executed care for the sick and wounded. In gratitude the British people raised funds to establish a School of Nursing for the training and education of nurses including scientific progress in nursingMiniature Doll 30cm tall. Doll is dressed in blue dress white cuffs collar and headpeaceName Tagnurse training, nursing history, northern district school of nursing, miniature dolls

The 2 cannons in the gardens were acquired by Mr Arthur Brookes, popularly known as 'Empire Brookes'. They were from a British vessel used during the Crimean War and were originally placed in the grounds of the Guildford Road Recreation Oval. The Dimmick Gateway was erected in 1950 by the citizens of Camberwell in memory of Cr William Dimmick, JP, Mayor of Camberwell, 1935-1936 and a Councillor from 1934-1947. There is a photo of him in Mayoral robes in the City of Boroondara Library Service collection. Cr Dimmick was commonly called Roy.Black and white photo of the Dimmick Gateway in Surrey Gardens. The gateway is built as if it was designed to have a fence attached but there is none. There are 2 tall central pillars and an arched bridge to 2 smaller pillars. It appears to be constructed from a variegated slate material. There is a light on the top of each of the tall pillars and also a plaque. To the RHS of the photo is part of the Surrey Shrine, skirted by 2 cypress trees. A canon and the Memorial Cross can be seen between the gateway pillars and to the LHS of the photo the wooden bandstand can be seen.dimmick gateway, surrey gardens, surrey shrine, boer war, bandstand, parks and reserves, cr william dimmick, roy dimmick