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British Red Cross Society
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44 Moorfields
London
EC2Y 9AL
England
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Collection details
Archives, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Land Transport, Law and Order, Medicine, Personalities, Social History, World Cultures
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Contact details
General enquiries (Tel)
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020 7877 7058
E-mail
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enquiry@redcross.org.uk
Museum
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www.redcross.org.uk/museumandarchives
Organisation
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www.redcross.org.uk
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Open
Mon-Fri 1000-1600 by appointment. Closed public holidays.
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Admission charges
No charge
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Description
The British Red Cross Museum and Archives are based at the Society's UK Office in London. The collection contains a fascinating portrait of the humanitarian work of the British Red Cross, from its beginnings in 1870 to its vital contribution in today's society.
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Collections description
Includes material from the Society's national headquarters, regions, branches and centres and items from people who served with, or received assistance from, the British Red Cross since its foundation in 1870. Highlights include the Changi Quilt and Loyd-Lindsay's flag. Items not on display, including a large textile and photographic collection, can be viewed by prior appointment.
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Trails
From Apothecaries To Florence Nightingale - A Medical Museums Trail
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Guided tours
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Collections
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Public access available to collections information
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Disability Access
Induction loops in lecture theatres
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas
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General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Loan service
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Facilities
Library
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Research facilities for academics
Study facilities
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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