The Nursing Women of War
Mel Wilson
- Region:
- East Midlands
- Notice Period:
- Regular (more than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Professional & Charity
- Fee:
- Paid: £50 plus 45p per mile within 1 hours drive of LE12 7RX
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 15th October 2023
- Tagged:
- World War 1 | World War 2 | Women | Nursing
The FANYs trace their origins back to the early 20th Century. They are a voluntary organisation with a rich and complex history. From nurses on horseback dashing across the lines in WW1 to rescue the injured to the SOE.
Views: 315 | Enquiries: 0About Mel Wilson
I'm an experienced speaker and trainer, talking on History, archaeology, with a bent towards the psychology of events and material culture. I'm a qualified archaeologist, psychologist and psychotherapist. I do both talks and workshops. I have a enhanced DBS and am able an willing to give talks and workshops in schools or for children's groups as well as adult audiences.
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