Just wanted to thank all of those members who have helped in achieving one year of my Sales site. I am still not yet a multi millionaire but I have been able to add to both my own and several other peoples collections.More importantly I have at least been able to help several nurses to replace lost and missing badges(not least without your help).I have shifted 8 Nightingale School of Nursing Badges,several Delightful porcelain figurines of Nursing,and badges to Canada,Australia and New Zealand.As far as downsizing my collection is concerned I haven't even started on my loft and the mass of books,Postcards and pictures,etc that currently serve as roof insulation.
So a big Thank you to all your help and support and I hope to uncover more treasures during the coming months,although this is getting more and more difficult(and costly)
Much appreciated, it takes some doing to go into business yourself. Here's to your continued success.
it's a pleasure - its a site I recommend when I get asked if I have a badge that somebody is after ;D
Brilliant website Pete. Love it. I too, recommend to people looking for stuff. You hurry up and turn out that attic........
And talking of clearing out attics, any one want any International Journal of Nursing history.Languishing in mouldy cupboard.
HI, if there is anything in them about matrons- the early ones from the 19th/20th c then possibly- are they heavy? thanks Sarah
I' lol have a look thru. Not really heavy. Quite small journals. If I find one with stuff you need (I know there is one about a Canadian Matron) I could send you so you can see
Thanks, Sarah
I know there was an article on Eva Luckes in Vol 7 no3,if that helps?
Bloody hell Pete, what don't you know. Just looked in the pile and there it is waiting to be read!! Sarah if you would like it and a couple other articles, one Canadian, one Australian, email me your address. Pete could you also divine for me which one of my old girls is going to come up with best W I badge. Yours very respectfully,
Caroline
Congratulations on your first year, doesn't time fly when you're having fun?!! Seriously many thanks for some great badges, particularly the Princess Christian huge one. Wishing you lots of luck for further success. Rosemary
Thanks re the article Pete- I have emailed you caroline, thanks. Sarah
I do miss receiving the International History of Nursing Journal through the door 4 times a year.I always read it from cover to cover and always learnt a lot(much like Will's monthly Newsletter-delayed due to changing over servers!) I must admit to taking mine off the shelf again and having a re-read.Also found the article on Nursing Badges by Stephen Callandar Grant( does anyone still have contact details for him?)
I am currently dying from Man Flu but may pull through to drag myself around an antiques Fair in Norwich this weekend.The postman has just delivered some Jersey Royal potatoes ,mint and Jersey butter so with the lamb from my butcher I'm sorted for the weekend(apologies to any Vegetarians amongst you-Still relish but just replace the lamb!)
Hi Peter,
Many belated congratulations on that first year. It is a fabulous site and can only get better. I for one am pulling for you in every way I can. I know of no-one who has done more for nursing history - and to schoolsofnursing to boot - you are a real credit to the cause.... And I know that Steph' must keep you in line!!!
Very Best,
Will.
Ps. I am back on line but will be maybe a day or two to set up all again.
Stephen Callender Grant now there's a name I haven't heard in long while. As i'm not a vegetarian what time is lunch I could bring a wee dram of Scottish alcohol to help with the man flu. Seriously its not long before we arrive in your neck of the woods Are you anywhere near Acle??
Sorry Sue, The dog ate your portion(Bad Baxter!!!) You are more than welcome to take it up with him yourself if you care to detour ten miles from Acle when you are passing.When are you messing about on boats?
we should be down your way in a couple of weeks The plan was to do a slow drive back visiting friends and family but the Scottish Judicary service have put a stop to that idea One of the PNs has to go to court to give evidence re a patient and so i have to return to cover her shifts!!