NHS England and the Mary Seacole Trust (MST) have joined forces to launch a major recruitment and development project aimed at raising the profile of internationally educated nurses and midwives. The project entitled ‘Mary Seacole and Me Storytellers’ wants to hear from nurses and midwives who have come to the UK from abroad to work. […] Read More
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Jamaican High Commissioner presented with Mary Seacole celebration £5 coin
Trevor Sterling, Chair of the Mary Seacole Trust has presented the Jamaican High Commissioner Alexander Williams with the new special edition £5 coin celebrating the ‘life and adventures’ of the Victorian heroine and Jamaican/Scottish nurse Mary Seacole. The Royal Mint has released the uncirculated coin, the first dedicated to Mary, as part of its collection […] Read More
2024 Young Seacole Ambassadors Competition Launched
To celebrate Black History Month in the UK, the Mary Seacole Trust would like to formally invite pupils from Years 5, 6, 7 and 8 to take part in the 2024 Young Seacole Ambassadors initiative. Following the success of our previous competitions, we are encouraging more children across London and the South to get involved […] Read More
Royal Mint reveals coin in honour of Mary Seacole
A new Royal Mint coin in honour of Mary Seacole – the 19th-century Jamaican-born nurse who overcame racism and injustice to nurse soldiers during the Crimean War has been revealed in conjunction with Black History Month. It is the first coin to feature a named black female from outside of Britain, following the coin to […] Read More
Anniversary of statue unveiling sees launch of £50,000 fundraising campaign
Seven years after the unveiling of a statue that is now a famous London landmark, the Mary Seacole Trust (MST) is launching a major fundraising campaign. MST has joined forces with the Mary Seacole Memorial Association to raise funds for essential work on Mary’s magnificent statue, memorial plaque, and the upkeep of her grave in […] Read More
MSMA Summer Supper tickets now on sale
The Mary Seacole Memorial Association (MSMA) are responsible for preserving Mary Seacole’s graveside. They are hosting a Summer Supper to raise funds to replace the gravestone, which has sadly been tampered with. Tickets are now on sale and the event details are below:- Date: Saturday 8th July 2023 Venue: Chandler’s Community Hall, 15 Lambeth Walk, Lambeth, […] Read More
‘My mum is my Mary Seacole,’ says winner of Young Seacole Ambassadors essay competition
School students Isabella De-Lisser and Keziah Maqbool have been announced winners of the Young Seacole Ambassadors awards at a ceremony held in London’s Shakespeare’s Underglobe on 12 April. Isabella, winner of the secondary school category, produced an impressive presentation outlining why internationally renowned climate activist Joy Egbe is her choice for modern day Mary Seacole. […] Read More
Florence Nightingale Museum Offer – May and June 2023 only
The Florence Nightingale Museum, with support from the Mary Seacole Trust and the Heritage Lottery Fund are delighted to be able to offer a small number of their popular ‘Meet Mary Seacole’ performances for FREE through May and June in schools and to groups. If you would like to book one please contact laura@florence-nightingale.co.uk and […] Read More
MSMA – Annual Commemorative Service 13 May 2023
Rugby star Shaunagh Brown joins Mary Seacole Trust as an ambassador
The Mary Seacole Trust is delighted to announce that England rugby star Shaunagh Brown has become an Ambassador for the charity. Shaunagh, who announced her retirement from the game in December 2022, says she is looking forward to reaching a wider audience outside of sport and is keen to inspire young people who she hopes […] Read More
