Florence Matilda Saunders (1855–1904): Pioneer of district nursing in the City of Peterborough

Florence Matilda Saunders was a pioneer of the district nursing service in Peterborough and founded the Peterborough District Nursing Association in 1886. She was the first district nurse and lady superintendent of the Association. She was devoted to caring for the sick poor and relieving their pain and suffering. Although her work could be challenging at times, she was determined to make the service a success. She accepted no remuneration for the work that she did and was a generous benefactor of the Association. When she died in 1904, the Peterborough District Nursing Association became known as the Florence Saunders District Nursing Association in honour of her memory.