Category Archives: Historical

Ram Mohan Roy – Social and Educational Reformer – Part one

Posted on October 10, 2011 by admin

More formally known as Raja Ram Mohan Roy, he is now regarded as religious, social and educational reformer.  Born either on the 22nd May 1774 or in August 1772, Roy was born into the Brahmin caste and therefore into a … Continue reading →

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Florence Nightingale – Part III – Later life

Posted on September 29, 2011 by admin

Following her experiences at Scutari, Florence travelled to many other army hospitals. The doctors reacted in the same way at these hospitals as they had done at Scutari but she still managed to start the process of change. She eventually … Continue reading →

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Florence Nightingale – Part II – Crimean War

Posted on September 28, 2011 by admin

Undoutedly Florence Nightingale’s most famous contribution came during the Crimean War.  In 1854 war was declared by Great Britain and other countries on Russia and  reports began to filter back to Britain about the inhumane conditions and the lack of … Continue reading →

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Florence Nightingale – Part I – Early Life

Posted on September 25, 2011 by admin

Everyone has heard of Florence Nightingale but did you know that what she did was as a result of her belief that God wanted her to do it?  Over the next couple of posts, we are going to learn more … Continue reading →

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William Tyndale – Scholar and Theologian

Posted on September 21, 2011 by admin

William Tyndale was an English scholar and theologian whose translation of the New Testament was the first to be printed in English. His simple, clear style was a model for subsequent English translations of the bible and his influence on … Continue reading →

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