Florence Keen

Florence Keen (1868-1942) moved to Islington in 1887 and founded the North Islington Welfare Centre and School for Mothers in Holloway in 1913. The organisation, now known as the Manor Gardens Welfare Trust, continues to provide community healthcare in Islington. Often called ‘the Angel of Islington’, Keen helped to save thousands of babies’ and young children’s’ lives in Islington. We remember and celebrate her legacy on Mother’s Day 2026.