Brief history of the League

Miss Eva Luckes, Matron 1880-1919 wrote an annual letter to her nurses describing the hospital's year and giving details of both past and present staff. From that time 'The London's' nurses have always been closely linked together. In 1919, after the First World War when women were given the vote, State Registration for nurses was introduced. Miss Monk, who succeeded Miss Luckes as matron, saw the need for a professional association and in 1931 she founded The London Hospital League of Nurses.

A review of the first 50 years of The League by Dr Sheila Collins was written on the occasion of the 50th Annual General Meeting held on 25th April 1981.

The Constitution includes the functions of the League of Nurses.

The data protection and security policy for the League.

An application form is available on this website for printing, but on-line applications are not available.

The League currently provides a benevolent fund and study bursaries. 

Information for those who received their nurse education at the St Bartholomew School of Nursing and Midwifery  at City University can also be found on the alumni webpage.

International Distribution of members

At the AGM in April 2004 membership stood at 1750. In 2001 the Editor of the Review  identified members in the following countries:

Sadly the League does not have the addresses of 200 members, so if you as a member have not received the Review distributed each July, please contact the Hon Secretary using the update form.

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This page last updated by DEB on 27/04/04

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