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Canvas Print : Kitchen at Weir Red Cross Hospital, Balham, London, WW1
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Kitchen at Weir Red Cross Hospital, Balham, London, WW1
Red Cross nurses in the kitchen at Weir Red Cross Hospital, Balham, South London. Mrs Tytler, head cook, manages the kitchen with a staff of Kensington Red Cross VAD members. Date: 1915
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Media ID 14206020
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Balham Cook Kensington Kitchen Nurse Nurses Nursing Staff Weir
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our stunning Canvas Print of "Kitchen at Weir Red Cross Hospital, Balham, London, WW1" from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the spirit of the Red Cross nurses in action during wartime. Head Cook Mrs Tytler supervises a team of Kensington Red Cross VAD members in the bustling kitchen of the hospital in South London, dated 1915. Bring the history of the Red Cross to your home with this beautiful, high-quality Canvas Print. Perfect for adding character and conversation to any room.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the daily life of the Weir Red Cross Hospital in Balham, South London, during the tumultuous year of 1915. Amidst the backdrop of the First World War, the image portrays a group of dedicated Red Cross nurses, clad in their distinctive uniforms, gathered around the kitchen table. At the helm is Mrs. Tytler, the head cook, who skillfully manages the kitchen operations with the assistance of a team of Kensington Red Cross VAD (Voluntary Aid Detachment) members. The kitchen, a vital hub of activity, was responsible for providing sustenance and nourishment for the wounded soldiers and nurses at the hospital. With the war raging on the front lines, the importance of maintaining a well-functioning kitchen cannot be overstated. The women in this photograph embody the spirit of selflessness and resilience that characterized the Red Cross during this period. The image offers a glimpse into the daily life of the hospital, providing a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by ordinary people during the Great War. The simple act of preparing and sharing a meal takes on new meaning as we consider the larger historical context of this photograph. The Weir Red Cross Hospital, located in Balham, South London, played a crucial role in the medical response to the war effort. This photograph, with its intimate portrayal of the kitchen staff, offers a unique perspective on the war's impact on everyday life and the extraordinary efforts of ordinary people to support the war effort.
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