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‘It turned us yellow all over’: Health Care Provision for Munition Workers During the First World War

Start Date: 5 November 2025 4:00 pm

End Date: 5 November 2025 5:30 pm

Location: Wheeler Building CRV012

Dr Claire Chatterton, Visiting Professor, Universities of Chester and Chichester

Both women and men played a vital role in Britain’s munitions factories during the First World War, but this came at a considerable cost to their health.

This talk will discuss the health issues that arose from munitions work. It will also outline the health care provision made for workers in munitions factories and to what extent nursing and medical staff were able to ameliorate the health problems they encountered. It will also consider the extent to which these health issues were recognised at the time and the government’s response to them.

All are welcome to attend these in-person talks. Booking is encouraged for refreshment and seating purposes and in case there are any last-minute changes (contact details below). Please check the event listings for updates to the programme: www.chester.ac.uk/events (scroll down to see the individual events). Access to the event venue is via a flight of steps. For those with limited mobility, there is an accessible route and please pre-book to arrange this access. fhsc.histsoc@chester.ac.uk or 01244 512963.
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University of Chester Riverside Museum open

Start Date: 1 July 2026 1:00 pm

End Date: 1 July 2026 4:00 pm

Location: Wheeler Building basement

Based at the University’s Wheeler Building on Castle Drive, the Riverside Museum contains a permanent collection of curiosities from the world of medicine, nursing, midwifery and social work, in addition to an original letter written by Florence Nightingale from Balaclava.

The First World War: Returning Home exhibition provides an insight into what a soldier invalided back from the Front would have found on his return to Cheshire. Using local examples wherever possible, the exhibition covers aspects such as medical advances, the psychological effects of war, volunteering and volunteer nurses, a doctor’s country practice, home life, working women and social welfare. This exhibition has been created by the FHMS Historical Society volunteers and refurbished with the generous help of the Heritage Lottery Fund and Big Heritage.

Visitors with an interest in health and social care or local and social history are always welcome to visit the Museum free of charge and find out more from the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society Historical Society volunteers, many of whom have a healthcare background.

There is no need to book for the standard opening times. However, group bookings for six or more people can be made at other times by prior arrangement. Access to the Riverside Museum is via a flight of steps and lift/step access thereafter. For those with limited mobility, there is an accessible route and please pre-book to arrange this access. fhsc.histsoc@chester.ac.uk or 01244 512963 www.chester.ac.uk/events
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University of Chester Riverside Museum open

Start Date: 3 June 2026 1:00 pm

End Date: 3 June 2026 4:00 pm

Location: Wheeler Building basement

Based at the University’s Wheeler Building on Castle Drive, the Riverside Museum contains a permanent collection of curiosities from the world of medicine, nursing, midwifery and social work, in addition to an original letter written by Florence Nightingale from Balaclava.

The First World War: Returning Home exhibition provides an insight into what a soldier invalided back from the Front would have found on his return to Cheshire. Using local examples wherever possible, the exhibition covers aspects such as medical advances, the psychological effects of war, volunteering and volunteer nurses, a doctor’s country practice, home life, working women and social welfare. This exhibition has been created by the FHMS Historical Society volunteers and refurbished with the generous help of the Heritage Lottery Fund and Big Heritage.

Visitors with an interest in health and social care or local and social history are always welcome to visit the Museum free of charge and find out more from the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society Historical Society volunteers, many of whom have a healthcare background.

There is no need to book for the standard opening times. However, group bookings for six or more people can be made at other times by prior arrangement. Access to the Riverside Museum is via a flight of steps and lift/step access thereafter. For those with limited mobility, there is an accessible route and please pre-book to arrange this access. fhsc.histsoc@chester.ac.uk or 01244 512963 www.chester.ac.uk/events
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University of Chester Riverside Museum open

Start Date: 6 May 2026 1:00 pm

End Date: 6 May 2026 4:00 pm

Location: Wheeler Building basement

Based at the University’s Wheeler Building on Castle Drive, the Riverside Museum contains a permanent collection of curiosities from the world of medicine, nursing, midwifery and social work, in addition to an original letter written by Florence Nightingale from Balaclava.

The First World War: Returning Home exhibition provides an insight into what a soldier invalided back from the Front would have found on his return to Cheshire. Using local examples wherever possible, the exhibition covers aspects such as medical advances, the psychological effects of war, volunteering and volunteer nurses, a doctor’s country practice, home life, working women and social welfare. This exhibition has been created by the FHMS Historical Society volunteers and refurbished with the generous help of the Heritage Lottery Fund and Big Heritage.

Visitors with an interest in health and social care or local and social history are always welcome to visit the Museum free of charge and find out more from the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society Historical Society volunteers, many of whom have a healthcare background.

There is no need to book for the standard opening times. However, group bookings for six or more people can be made at other times by prior arrangement. Access to the Riverside Museum is via a flight of steps and lift/step access thereafter. For those with limited mobility, there is an accessible route and please pre-book to arrange this access. fhsc.histsoc@chester.ac.uk or 01244 512963 www.chester.ac.uk/events
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University of Chester Riverside Museum open

Start Date: 1 April 2026 1:00 pm

End Date: 1 April 2026 4:00 pm

Location: Wheeler Building basement

Based at the University’s Wheeler Building on Castle Drive, the Riverside Museum contains a permanent collection of curiosities from the world of medicine, nursing, midwifery and social work, in addition to an original letter written by Florence Nightingale from Balaclava.

The First World War: Returning Home exhibition provides an insight into what a soldier invalided back from the Front would have found on his return to Cheshire. Using local examples wherever possible, the exhibition covers aspects such as medical advances, the psychological effects of war, volunteering and volunteer nurses, a doctor’s country practice, home life, working women and social welfare. This exhibition has been created by the FHMS Historical Society volunteers and refurbished with the generous help of the Heritage Lottery Fund and Big Heritage.

Visitors with an interest in health and social care or local and social history are always welcome to visit the Museum free of charge and find out more from the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society Historical Society volunteers, many of whom have a healthcare background.

There is no need to book for the standard opening times. However, group bookings for six or more people can be made at other times by prior arrangement. Access to the Riverside Museum is via a flight of steps and lift/step access thereafter. For those with limited mobility, there is an accessible route and please pre-book to arrange this access. fhsc.histsoc@chester.ac.uk or 01244 512963 www.chester.ac.uk/events
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University of Chester Riverside Museum open

Start Date: 4 March 2026 1:00 pm

End Date: 4 March 2026 4:00 pm

Location: Wheeler Building basement

Based at the University’s Wheeler Building on Castle Drive, the Riverside Museum contains a permanent collection of curiosities from the world of medicine, nursing, midwifery and social work, in addition to an original letter written by Florence Nightingale from Balaclava.

The First World War: Returning Home exhibition provides an insight into what a soldier invalided back from the Front would have found on his return to Cheshire. Using local examples wherever possible, the exhibition covers aspects such as medical advances, the psychological effects of war, volunteering and volunteer nurses, a doctor’s country practice, home life, working women and social welfare. This exhibition has been created by the FHMS Historical Society volunteers and refurbished with the generous help of the Heritage Lottery Fund and Big Heritage.

Visitors with an interest in health and social care or local and social history are always welcome to visit the Museum free of charge and find out more from the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society Historical Society volunteers, many of whom have a healthcare background.

There is no need to book for the standard opening times. However, group bookings for six or more people can be made at other times by prior arrangement. Access to the Riverside Museum is via a flight of steps and lift/step access thereafter. For those with limited mobility, there is an accessible route and please pre-book to arrange this access. fhsc.histsoc@chester.ac.uk or 01244 512963 www.chester.ac.uk/events
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University of Chester Riverside Museum open

Start Date: 4 February 2026 1:00 pm

End Date: 4 February 2026 4:00 pm

Location: Wheeler Building basement

Based at the University’s Wheeler Building on Castle Drive, the Riverside Museum contains a permanent collection of curiosities from the world of medicine, nursing, midwifery and social work, in addition to an original letter written by Florence Nightingale from Balaclava.

The First World War: Returning Home exhibition provides an insight into what a soldier invalided back from the Front would have found on his return to Cheshire. Using local examples wherever possible, the exhibition covers aspects such as medical advances, the psychological effects of war, volunteering and volunteer nurses, a doctor’s country practice, home life, working women and social welfare. This exhibition has been created by the FHMS Historical Society volunteers and refurbished with the generous help of the Heritage Lottery Fund and Big Heritage.

Visitors with an interest in health and social care or local and social history are always welcome to visit the Museum free of charge and find out more from the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society Historical Society volunteers, many of whom have a healthcare background.

There is no need to book for the standard opening times. However, group bookings for six or more people can be made at other times by prior arrangement. Access to the Riverside Museum is via a flight of steps and lift/step access thereafter. For those with limited mobility, there is an accessible route and please pre-book to arrange this access. fhsc.histsoc@chester.ac.uk or 01244 512963 www.chester.ac.uk/events
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University of Chester Riverside Museum open

Start Date: 14 January 2026 1:00 pm

End Date: 14 January 2026 4:00 pm

Location: Wheeler Building basement

Based at the University’s Wheeler Building on Castle Drive, the Riverside Museum contains a permanent collection of curiosities from the world of medicine, nursing, midwifery and social work, in addition to an original letter written by Florence Nightingale from Balaclava.

The First World War: Returning Home exhibition provides an insight into what a soldier invalided back from the Front would have found on his return to Cheshire. Using local examples wherever possible, the exhibition covers aspects such as medical advances, the psychological effects of war, volunteering and volunteer nurses, a doctor’s country practice, home life, working women and social welfare. This exhibition has been created by the FHMS Historical Society volunteers and refurbished with the generous help of the Heritage Lottery Fund and Big Heritage.

Visitors with an interest in health and social care or local and social history are always welcome to visit the Museum free of charge and find out more from the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society Historical Society volunteers, many of whom have a healthcare background.

There is no need to book for the standard opening times. However, group bookings for six or more people can be made at other times by prior arrangement. Access to the Riverside Museum is via a flight of steps and lift/step access thereafter. For those with limited mobility, there is an accessible route and please pre-book to arrange this access. fhsc.histsoc@chester.ac.uk or 01244 512963 www.chester.ac.uk/events
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University of Chester Riverside Museum open

Start Date: 3 December 2025 1:00 pm

End Date: 3 December 2025 4:00 pm

Location: Wheeler Building basement

Based at the University’s Wheeler Building on Castle Drive, the Riverside Museum contains a permanent collection of curiosities from the world of medicine, nursing, midwifery and social work, in addition to an original letter written by Florence Nightingale from Balaclava.

The First World War: Returning Home exhibition provides an insight into what a soldier invalided back from the Front would have found on his return to Cheshire. Using local examples wherever possible, the exhibition covers aspects such as medical advances, the psychological effects of war, volunteering and volunteer nurses, a doctor’s country practice, home life, working women and social welfare. This exhibition has been created by the FHMS Historical Society volunteers and refurbished with the generous help of the Heritage Lottery Fund and Big Heritage.

Visitors with an interest in health and social care or local and social history are always welcome to visit the Museum free of charge and find out more from the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society Historical Society volunteers, many of whom have a healthcare background.

There is no need to book for the standard opening times. However, group bookings for six or more people can be made at other times by prior arrangement. Access to the Riverside Museum is via a flight of steps and lift/step access thereafter. For those with limited mobility, there is an accessible route and please pre-book to arrange this access. fhsc.histsoc@chester.ac.uk or 01244 512963 www.chester.ac.uk/events
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University of Chester Riverside Museum open

Start Date: 5 November 2025 1:00 pm

End Date: 5 November 2025 4:00 pm

Location: Wheeler Building basement

Based at the University’s Wheeler Building on Castle Drive, the Riverside Museum contains a permanent collection of curiosities from the world of medicine, nursing, midwifery and social work, in addition to an original letter written by Florence Nightingale from Balaclava.

The First World War: Returning Home exhibition provides an insight into what a soldier invalided back from the Front would have found on his return to Cheshire. Using local examples wherever possible, the exhibition covers aspects such as medical advances, the psychological effects of war, volunteering and volunteer nurses, a doctor’s country practice, home life, working women and social welfare. This exhibition has been created by the FHMS Historical Society volunteers and refurbished with the generous help of the Heritage Lottery Fund and Big Heritage.

Visitors with an interest in health and social care or local and social history are always welcome to visit the Museum free of charge and find out more from the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society Historical Society volunteers, many of whom have a healthcare background.

There is no need to book for the standard opening times. However, group bookings for six or more people can be made at other times by prior arrangement. Access to the Riverside Museum is via a flight of steps and lift/step access thereafter. For those with limited mobility, there is an accessible route and please pre-book to arrange this access. fhsc.histsoc@chester.ac.uk or 01244 512963 www.chester.ac.uk/events
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