Telling the story of time through hope. Being at one time local to the area, Florence Nightingale provided the inspiration for this unique time sculpture. Prominently situated at the front entrance of the Royal Derby Hospital, the piece depicts the flame from the ‘lady with the lamp’, instilling feelings of comfort and hope. The timepiece also reminds us of the passage of time, of human frailty and remembrance of the past. As it tells its story of time, the clock serves as a beacon; the shimmering effect of the warm and cradling light suggesting compassion and reassurance.
Florence Nightingale
Having lived in Derbyshire in her early years, Florence Nightingale (1820 – 1910) was the world’s most innovative and leading nurse of the day. As the ‘lady with the lamp’, she brought a ray of light to all those she nursed. Set in this hospital location and telling the story of time through hope, Florence Nightingale is now the inspiration for the Light Clock. This elegant design tells the time, yet provides comfort to all those who visit.
Royal Derby Hospital
Light Clock
Dimensions
Height 10 metres
Column height 7 metres
Features
LED lit crown and hands, constantly rotating
Stainless steel mechanism
Precision rotation and timepiece mechanisms
Accuracy greater than 1/100th sec, with power failure back-up
Waterproof and season protected for exterior use
Position
Main hospital entrance landscaping
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1820 AD
Florence Nightingale born in Florence (Firenze), Italy
1821 AD
The Nightingale family return to England and settle at Lea Hurst in Derbyshire
1837 AD
Receives first ‘Call from God’ to assist the sick. Begins collecting information on hospitals and charitable institutions.
1841 AD
Growing interest in theology and the position of women
1844 AD
Florence Nightingale devotes herself to works of charity in hospitals
1850 AD
On her thirtieth bithday, privately records a vow of chastity and obedience
1854 AD
Florence Nightingale arrives in Scutari, Turkey in the Crimean War with 38 nurses to care for the wounded and dying soldiers
1855 AD
Presented with a brooch by the Queen in appreciation of her work
1859 AD
Published her book ‘Notes on Nursing’ – which is still in print today and has influenced nursing practice across the world
1869 AD
Derbyshire Royal Infirmary opened, its design having been significantly influenced by Florence Nightingale
1882 AD
Inspects Nightingale Training School for the first time
1907 AD
Receives Order of Merit from Edward VII, first woman honoured in this way
1908 AD
Freedom of the City of London
1910 AD
Florence Nightingale dies. Memorial service in St. Paul’s Cathedral
2008 AD
Derby City Hospital redeveloped and renamed Royal Derby Hospital
2009 AD
Light Clock, inspired by Florence Nightingale, unveiled to press, TV and public