Joshua has been finding out about the life of Mary Seacole. Mary was born in Jamaica to a Scottish, soldier father and a Jamaican mother, making her mixed race. She travelled widely throughout her life, owned her own business and selflessly treated British soldiers, many of them suffering from Cholera, during the Crimean war (between Britain and Russia). Follow this link to watch a short video of her life.
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