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Florence Moser and City Guild of Help plaque

Commemorative plaque

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This commemorative plaque records: Florence Moser. Philanthropist who endeavoured to overcome the injustices facing working women and their children in the late 19th century. Florence established the first City Guild of Help - based in Manor Row - for those in need of support, and was a major funder of Bradford Royal Infirmary. As a pioneer od nursery care, she opened a site known as "The Nest" in Bradford, where working mothers could leave their babies and young children to be cared for during the day. 1856-1921 Recorded plaque organisation: Bradford Civic Society.
Florence Moser was a philanthropist who significantly improved conditions for working women and children in late 19th century England by establishing the City Guild of Help and pioneering nursery care with "The Nest" in Bradford. Her efforts also included substantial funding for the Bradford Royal Infirmary, leaving a lasting impact on social welfare and healthcare.

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