Dr. Wendy Maddocks RN
@nursinghistory.bsky.social
🇳🇿Wendy Maddocks - Nursing history, @greatwargroup,nurse academic,| author | mainly nursing history posts, Volunteer CHCH Nurse’s memorial Chapel Museum www.doctorwendy.net Cats| travel | adventurous spirit | ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5771-810X
Our new advertising for the Christchurch Nurse’s Memorial Chapel with new opening hours #HistNursing
November 18, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Our new advertising for the Christchurch Nurse’s Memorial Chapel with new opening hours #HistNursing
This one upset because the warm late spring days of 22+ degrees turned to snow & rain - he had a lot to say about it
October 29, 2025 at 9:12 AM
This one upset because the warm late spring days of 22+ degrees turned to snow & rain - he had a lot to say about it
Exploration of the Marquette Ship torpedoed 23 October 1915. I’ve watched many time& it still gets me. we sailed over the wreck- heartbreaking as we threw flowers & poppies in the water & sailed away to 7 blasts on the horn. Then the Dardanelles at dawn youtu.be/tK-d6i9hPy8🇳🇿#HistNursingsing
October 26, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Exploration of the Marquette Ship torpedoed 23 October 1915. I’ve watched many time& it still gets me. we sailed over the wreck- heartbreaking as we threw flowers & poppies in the water & sailed away to 7 blasts on the horn. Then the Dardanelles at dawn youtu.be/tK-d6i9hPy8🇳🇿#HistNursingsing
23 October 1915 the TS Marquette was torpedoed off Salonika. On board was No 1 NZSH. 10 NZANS lost their lives, 22 NZEF & 135 others. We remember them today nzhistory.govt.nz/media/video/ma… Marquette Great War Story | NZ History they are buried at Mikra Thessaloniki or in ocean😢🇳ðŸ‡#HistNursingng
October 22, 2025 at 7:49 PM
23 October 1915 the TS Marquette was torpedoed off Salonika. On board was No 1 NZSH. 10 NZANS lost their lives, 22 NZEF & 135 others. We remember them today nzhistory.govt.nz/media/video/ma… Marquette Great War Story | NZ History they are buried at Mikra Thessaloniki or in ocean😢🇳ðŸ‡#HistNursingng
Very pleased to get my copy of Salient Points the 1/4ly publication from @thegreatwargroup.bsky.social and my wee article in there about Shell Shock terminology over the time highly recommend the organisation and the journal- it covers a range of topics related to WW1 #MilHistWelfare
October 21, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Very pleased to get my copy of Salient Points the 1/4ly publication from @thegreatwargroup.bsky.social and my wee article in there about Shell Shock terminology over the time highly recommend the organisation and the journal- it covers a range of topics related to WW1 #MilHistWelfare
Cracking on now with interpreting the WW1 nurse death certs on the spread sheet- still waiting for about 60 to arrive - 1st already telling #HistNursing #NZANS
October 15, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Cracking on now with interpreting the WW1 nurse death certs on the spread sheet- still waiting for about 60 to arrive - 1st already telling #HistNursing #NZANS
All prepped for my part of the #HistNursing talk at the Christchurch Nurse’s chapel Saturday from 2 pm. We are talking on the life and lessons of the #WW2 nurses & linking to modern crisis nursing
October 10, 2025 at 9:22 AM
All prepped for my part of the #HistNursing talk at the Christchurch Nurse’s chapel Saturday from 2 pm. We are talking on the life and lessons of the #WW2 nurses & linking to modern crisis nursing
The day job has been very full on this semester & this was the end of a very intensive block course looking at family & community health in NZ with a cohort of great health professionals from a range of disciplines - it’s a good feeling when months of planning comes together in a course. #academic
October 2, 2025 at 10:02 AM
The day job has been very full on this semester & this was the end of a very intensive block course looking at family & community health in NZ with a cohort of great health professionals from a range of disciplines - it’s a good feeling when months of planning comes together in a course. #academic
The next event at the Christchurch nurse’s memorial chapel museum- a slot by yours truly in the mix - free do pop in if you are in town & our WW2 display will still be out
September 26, 2025 at 7:45 AM
The next event at the Christchurch nurse’s memorial chapel museum- a slot by yours truly in the mix - free do pop in if you are in town & our WW2 display will still be out
Finally have be granted a small amount of research funds to close the loop in my #HistNursing research to obtain death certificates on the 100 or so WW1 nurses who died prematurely post service to connect dots between service, illness and death. #NZANS #research #nursinghistory
September 15, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Finally have be granted a small amount of research funds to close the loop in my #HistNursing research to obtain death certificates on the 100 or so WW1 nurses who died prematurely post service to connect dots between service, illness and death. #NZANS #research #nursinghistory
Thrilled to have my paper accepted for this NZ conference in 2026. An esteemed lineup and looking forward to sharing #HistNursing #MilHist #Militarywelfare @milwelfhist.bsky.social @warstudieskcl.bsky.social @profmurdoch.bsky.social a trip to NZ perhaps? @thegreatwargroup.bsky.social
September 11, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Thrilled to have my paper accepted for this NZ conference in 2026. An esteemed lineup and looking forward to sharing #HistNursing #MilHist #Militarywelfare @milwelfhist.bsky.social @warstudieskcl.bsky.social @profmurdoch.bsky.social a trip to NZ perhaps? @thegreatwargroup.bsky.social
Managed a drive by of the Anglo American hospital on Zamalek island in Cairo which NZANS Mabel worked in WW1. #HistNursing
September 6, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Managed a drive by of the Anglo American hospital on Zamalek island in Cairo which NZANS Mabel worked in WW1. #HistNursing
Currently in Alexandria trying to visualise what is was like for the WW1 nurses & hospitals. It’s been challenging trying to locate places but at least I’m seeing some of same views
September 4, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Currently in Alexandria trying to visualise what is was like for the WW1 nurses & hospitals. It’s been challenging trying to locate places but at least I’m seeing some of same views
The Christchurch Nurse’s memorial Chapel Museum has its exhibition underway now of WW2/Jayforce nurses - open all week 10-4 until 7 th Sept. come along! Sorry I’m not there as still in Egypt #HistNursing #WW2 #nursing
September 1, 2025 at 3:53 AM
The Christchurch Nurse’s memorial Chapel Museum has its exhibition underway now of WW2/Jayforce nurses - open all week 10-4 until 7 th Sept. come along! Sorry I’m not there as still in Egypt #HistNursing #WW2 #nursing
Upcoming exhibition at Christchurch Nurse’s memorial chapel and more info on the website www.cnmc.org.nz/resources/mu... #HistNursing #nursing
August 11, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Upcoming exhibition at Christchurch Nurse’s memorial chapel and more info on the website www.cnmc.org.nz/resources/mu... #HistNursing #nursing
And the morning shots- -2 frosts - Alps heaving with snow
July 23, 2025 at 6:14 PM
And the morning shots- -2 frosts - Alps heaving with snow
It’s been a bit hectic in the grips of winter here in NZ but I forgot to share these photos I took the other night leaving work no filters just stunning sunset - Southern Alps peaking through
July 23, 2025 at 10:53 AM
It’s been a bit hectic in the grips of winter here in NZ but I forgot to share these photos I took the other night leaving work no filters just stunning sunset - Southern Alps peaking through
WW2 NZ nurse ‘liberates’ teapot form army stores in Egypt - my sort of nurse!
June 27, 2025 at 10:13 AM
WW2 NZ nurse ‘liberates’ teapot form army stores in Egypt - my sort of nurse!
I’m always fascinated when I see information relating to women overcoming societal expectations - this memorial rock in Aoraki Mt Cook National park to the 1st female who ascended Mt Coon says it all! A perfect day out adventuring in the remote area - no where near Freda’s scale of accomplishment 🗻🇳🇿
June 21, 2025 at 10:41 PM
I’m always fascinated when I see information relating to women overcoming societal expectations - this memorial rock in Aoraki Mt Cook National park to the 1st female who ascended Mt Coon says it all! A perfect day out adventuring in the remote area - no where near Freda’s scale of accomplishment 🗻🇳🇿
A bit of family history- this is my dad 14yr in 1944 In wartime Devon. He went from boys home to work in service aged 14, he was the ‘boy’ in a grand house- his jobs included lighting the fires, shining shoes, stirring the clotted cream & helping the garden. Lady Northcote let him in her library
June 18, 2025 at 10:36 AM
A bit of family history- this is my dad 14yr in 1944 In wartime Devon. He went from boys home to work in service aged 14, he was the ‘boy’ in a grand house- his jobs included lighting the fires, shining shoes, stirring the clotted cream & helping the garden. Lady Northcote let him in her library
Here it is for in action - intersecting my 2 passions aromatics were uses in the First World War for infections - the Australians used teatree, a powerful antiseptic and the French used lavender impregnated into spagnum moss for wounds
June 17, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Here it is for in action - intersecting my 2 passions aromatics were uses in the First World War for infections - the Australians used teatree, a powerful antiseptic and the French used lavender impregnated into spagnum moss for wounds
I buy a lot of my work clothes at my local hospice shop where gifted clothes are carefully curated - labelled stuff & other quality items. 💯 goes to provide hospice care. This red coat is a perfect addition to winter work when I have a day of serious activities & public speaking. #hospice #vegan
June 16, 2025 at 8:02 PM
I’m trying to do daily NZ newspaper clips from 1915 where nurses are mentioned, while most will have. nZ focus this one’s shows the tragic impact of typhoid #HistNursing
May 22, 2025 at 9:45 AM
I’m trying to do daily NZ newspaper clips from 1915 where nurses are mentioned, while most will have. nZ focus this one’s shows the tragic impact of typhoid #HistNursing
Always great to log into a @thegreatwargroup.bsky.social talk over my breakfast. This one is one of the free talks and given by Andy. Do give them a follow to see when they are coming up. The free talks go on the you tube channel #history #ww1 #greatwar
May 20, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Always great to log into a @thegreatwargroup.bsky.social talk over my breakfast. This one is one of the free talks and given by Andy. Do give them a follow to see when they are coming up. The free talks go on the you tube channel #history #ww1 #greatwar