When my great-grandmother Olga started to train as a nurse in Glasgow in 1901, she combined practical work with formal classes at Govan Parochial Hospital. During "three years, three months and four days" she worked her way through her training and, apparently, quickly showed that she had a natural aptitude for nursing as she advanced... Continue Reading →
Retracing Olga’s Steps in Scotland
Spending a couple of weeks in Scotland for the first time, I have tried to walk in my great grandmother's shoes. At the turn of the last century, Olga lived in Glasgow for around 5 years. Her greatest desire was to become a missionary in China, and to achieve that, she understood that she would... Continue Reading →