The annual thanksgiving service will be held at St. Paul’s at the Crossing, Darwall Street WS1 1DA, at 11:00 am. Following the service, the Mayor of Walsall will lead a procession to the Sister Dora statue at The Bridge to lay flowers in her memory.
The event marks the birthday of Sister Dora (born 16 January 1832). In the 1860s, she became a local hero by nursing thousands of people through epidemics and industrial accidents. Her dedication to the people of Walsall earned her a permanent place in the town’s heart.
“ Sister Dora remains a shining light in our town’s history. Her selfless dedication to the sick and injured earned her the title of our very own ‘Florence Nightingale,’ but to the people of this town, she was simply their hero. It is an honour to lead this year’s tributes and ensure that her spirit of care and community continues to inspire new generations of healthcare workers and residents. “
Councillor Louise Harrison, Mayor of Walsall
David Frost CBE DL, Deputy Lieutenant of the West Midlands and Emma Bennett, Chief Executive of Walsall Council will be present on the day.
If you would like to dive deeper into Sister Dora’s history, a wealth of information is available at Walsall Archives, at Lichfield Street Hub.
For more information, please email LocalHistoryCentre@walsall.gov.uk, telephone 01922 652 212 or visit https://go.walsall.gov.uk/walsall-libraries/lichfield-street-hub/walsall-archives-services or visit the Council website: https://go.walsall.gov.uk/walsall-libraries/lichfield-street-hub/walsall-archives-services/research-resources/history-2
