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
Category: General News
‘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
Partnering for better health equality
The recent graduation event of the first Florence Nightingale Foundation and Mary Seacole Trust leadership development programme was both a joyous and emotional occasion. Our joint partnership with Health Education England provided support and leadership development to nurses, midwives and health visitors who are working to improve health inequalities, particularly in ethnic minority communities. Mary […] Read More
And so it’s Christmas … A message from Mary Seacole Trust Chair Trevor Sterling
As another year draws to a close, I remind myself of the last few difficult years. Political turmoil, a pandemic and the conflict in Ukraine, a chilling reminder of Mary Seacole’s time in the Crimea. It is easy to take for granted what we have all been through. This year has most certainly been a […] Read More
Bush & Co work harder to educate themselves this Black History Month
As part of Black History Month 2022, Bush & Co, along with colleagues across the Group it operates within, are taking part in a number of activities focused on education; highlighting the importance of educating themselves to understand inequalities and discrimination faced by others. Inspired by Mary’s own story they are also sharing insightful books, […] Read More
Changes at the top for Seacole Trust
Mary Seacole Trust Chair Trevor Sterling has announced three new appointments in the Trust’s leadership. Lisa Rodrigues CBE is standing down as Vice-Chair to become a Life Patron of the Trust. She has been involved with both the Mary Seacole Memorial Statue Appeal and Mary Seacole Trust for over ten years. Following the unveiling of […] Read More
In Search of Mary Seacole – the Making of a Cultural Icon
“Mary is portrayed as a a caring person ready to minister to the sick, but also as a feisty businesswoman” This book debunks many of the myths surrounding the Seacole story that have passed into folklore. The author approaches her task as an investigator, fact-checking everything with a forensic approach. Was Mary really born on […] Read More
