Nurses Collection

WW1 silhouettes, wounded soldiers and medical care
Silhouettes of wounded soldiers and medical care during the First World War. From the top: stretcher bearers, a field ambulance, the casualty clearing station, a train taking men off to the base

Picture No. 10745711
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Girl playing Nurse
A young girl in her nurses outfit, tends to her teddys injuries with copious bandaging, whilst a pet cat watches on. She seems to be getting her medical knowledge from the First Aid manual in her

Catford Evacuees
A group of excited evacuee schoolchildren wait with their nurses on the platform of Catford train station in south east London. (Note the barrage balloon behind them)

Whipps Cross Infirmary, Leytonstone, East London -- front entrance. Date: circa 1910

St Bartholomews Hospital courtyard, London, with patients resting in the open air. Date: circa 1910s

Mrs Congreve, wife of a VC and mother of a VC
Mrs Congreve, wife of General Sir Walter Norris Congreve, VC and mother of Major Congreve. The latter was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions at at Longueval, France

Nurses Watch Surgery
Nurses watch a surgical demonstration from a balcony

British Nurses Retreat with the Serbian Army
The Serbs Retreat Before The Austrian Attack: British nurses retreat with the Serbian army Date: 1915

Albert Ward, St Marys Hospital, Paddington, West London
Scene in Albert Ward, St Marys Hospital, Paddington, West London, with doctors, nurses and patients. circa 1905

Calots spinal surgery, 19th century
Calots spinal surgery, 19th-century artwork. This operation is being carried out by the French surgeon Jean-Francois Calot (1861-1944) on a condition known as Potts disease

The Duchess of Portland photographed for the front cover of The Tatler looking very serene and practical in a nurses uniform

Patons knitting wools advertisement, WW1 comforts
Advertisement for Patons Alloa knitting wools during the First World War featuring a Red Cross nurse busy knitting and the words, Every Woman Can Help. Date: c.1915

Smallpox and Vaccination Hospital, Highgate, London
The Highgate Smallpox and Vaccination Hospital, designed by Samuel Daukes, opened in 1850. In around 1896, after a new smallpox hospital opened at South Mimms

Airing Court at Fountain Mental Hospital, Tooting, Surrey
Children and nurses enjoy playing with toys in an airing court at the Fountain Hospital at Tooting in Surrey (now South London)

Ward at Kings College
Wigram ward of Kings College Hospital, Denmark Hill, S.E. London

Angelic Nurse
Portrait photograph of a rather angelic nurse with a serene face

Operating Table 1930S
A group of student nurses in theatre, observing a surgeon performing an operation

Advertisement for Bovril - nurses must use Bovril in place of beef tea as it is infinitely more nourishing. Date: late 19th century

Fundraising funfair med01_01_0493
Soho Square Gardens, Westminster, Greater London. Nurses waving from the merry-go-round at The Soho Fair and Market. Photographed for the Topical Press Agency Ltd in July 1939

Whiston Hospital Special Care Baby Unit open with l-r Sisters Carol Brennan, Dorothy McGregor and Staff Midwife Barbara Thompson on hand to answer questions. 5th October 1988

Le Treport, France - WW1 - Ambulance drivers, nurses, staff
WW1 - A group of VAD (The Voluntary Aid Detachment) Ambulance drivers and mechanics with a British Red Cross St Johns Ambulance at Lady Murray hospital, Le Treport on the Channel Coast in France

Mrs A. E. Grant (Bettine Stuart-Wortley) as a nurse, WW1
Mrs A. E. Grant, the former Bettine Stuart-Wortley, pictured around the time of her marriage in nursing uniform as she was doing war work at a hospital in Cavendish Square, London

The Queens Ward, Middlesex Hospital, London. Date: circa 1905

WWI - Wounded soldier in the arms of his nurse
WWI - Wounded soldier (who has lost his arm) in the arms of his nurse - Comrades in Arms. Date: circa 1917

Ranji gives his house at Staines, Jamnagar as a hospital The Prince of Wales Hospital. Ranjitsinhji Vibhaji, Maharaja Jam Sahib of Nawanagar GCSI

Union Workhouse, Thame, Oxfordshire
A view of the Thame Union workhouse from one of its internal yards with the workhouse chapel in the background. Posed for the photographer are what appear to be the workhouse master (standing)

No. 2 (Battle) War Hospital, Reading, Berkshire
Staff and patients in Ward A13 at the No. 2 War Hospital, Reading, Berkshire - the First World War deployment of Battle School, Cranbury Road, Reading

Male inmates at Cardiff Union Workhouse, Glamorgan
A group of elderly male inmates, accompanied by a nurse, at the Cardiff Union workhouse located on Cowbridge Road, Cardiff

Childrens Ward, Fountain Mental Hospital, Tooting, Surrey
Children in cots and nurses in a ward of the Fountain Hospital at Tooting in Surrey (now South London). The hospital was opened in 1893 as a fever hospital by the Metropolitan Asylums Board

Queen Elizabeth II visits Walsgrave Hospital, Coventry. 30th June 1970

Princess Beatrice Ward, Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel
The Princess Beatrice Ward (for Children), The Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel Date: circa 1906

Zena Dare as a nurse, WW1
Mrs Maurice Brett, formerly the theatre and music hall star, Zena Dare pictured in her uniform as a nurse working in France during the First World War. She married the Hon

West Derby Union, Liverpool - Alder Hey Nurses Home
Nurses home at Alder Hey Hospital. The hospital was opened in 1915 by the West Derby Union, Liverpool. Originally used for chronic and bed-ridden case, it later became a childrens hospital

Queen Victoria conferring the Victoria Cross on heroes of Dargai... May 14, 1898, (1901)
Queen Victoria conferring the Victoria Cross on heroes of Dargai at Netley Hospital, May 14, 1898, (1901). Victoria (1819-1901)

Millicent, Duchess of Sutherland returns from the front, WW1
Millicent, Duchess of Sutherland, pictured at the Hague with her party of nurses after they had returned from the heavily bombarded town of Namur where they had set up a hospital

Babies Castle, Barnardos Home, Hawkhurst, Kent
Children and nurses at Dr Barnardos Babies Castle at Hawkhurst, Kent. The home was opened in 1884 for the reception of babies. Date: Date unknown

Lady Stradbroke, nursing matron at Henham Hall, WW1
Lady Stradbroke, formerly Helena Fraser and wife of George Rous, 3rd Earl of Stradbroke, pictured with three nurses at the family home of Henham Hall in Suffolk

Nurses from 3rd Northern General Hospital at Railway Station, World War I
Taken from 3rd Northern General Hospital, Sheffield compiled by Professor (then Colonel) A.M. Connell. Taken during the Great War, mostly at the Base Hospital and Longshaw. 1915 - 1918. Cat. No

Alexandra Day, 1936. The Duchess of Kent, President of the Queen Alexandra Rose Day Fund, with rose sellers as she left home on her drive through London. 24 June 1936

Queen Alexandra at nurses bazaar and fete at Devonshire house 1 May 1919

Our Soldiers: how they are Made and Mended
A series of intricate images by silhouette artist, H. L. Oakley showing scenes on the Western Front in a mounted regiment followed by the transportation of an injured officer to hospital

Lady Willoughby de Broke in a nurses uniform
Tatler front cover, caption reads Warwick Hospital is the scene of Lady Willoughby de Brokes nursing activities. She is President of the Warwickshire War Supply Services

R. N. M. D. S. F Station at St. Anthony, Newfoundland
The Doctor and Nurses in Winter Costume at the Royal Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen Station at St. Anthony, Newfoundland. St. Anthonys most influential historic figure is Dr. Wilfred Grenfell

Florence Nightingales carriage at the seat of war
Born in Italy in 1820, she moved to England with her wealthy family and was educated at home by her father. Although it was not deemed suitable for ladies of Florences social standing to become

Works of Mercy: Therapia Hospital, January 1 1855, engraving J. A. Vinter, pub
FNM325762 Works of Mercy: Therapia Hospital, January 1 1855, engraving J.A. Vinter, pub. Rudolph Ackermann, 19 February 1855 (colour litho) by Barraud

Aneurin Bevan the Nation Health Minister and founder of the NHS is toured around the 400 bed Park Hospital Davy Hulme, Lancashire. Sylvia Beckingham aged 13 was too shy to ask him any questions. 1947

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"Nurses: The Silent Heroes of Compassion and Care" In the midst of the chaos and despair that engulfed the battlefields of World War I, a group of remarkable individuals emerged as beacons of hope. Silhouettes against a backdrop of war, these nurses dedicated their lives to tending to wounded soldiers with unwavering compassion. Picture No. 10745711 captures the essence of their selflessness - a young girl playing nurse, her innocence juxtaposed against the harsh realities she would soon witness. From Catford Evacuees to Whipps Cross Infirmary in Leytonstone, East London, these brave women transformed hospitals into sanctuaries for healing. St Bartholomews Hospital courtyard in London became a haven where pain was soothed and wounds were mended under their watchful eyes. Among them stood Mrs Congreve, wife and mother to recipients of Victoria Cross medals - symbols not only of valor but also resilience nurtured by her tender care. Albert Ward at St Marys Hospital in Paddington witnessed countless miracles unfold as nurses tirelessly worked day and night. Their dedication knew no bounds; even time itself was marked by their presence on Nurses Watch Surgery. Beyond borders, British nurses extended their hands across continents. They found solace amidst turmoil while retreating with the Serbian Army or providing medical aid during Calots spinal surgery in the 19th century - forever leaving an indelible mark on history. Among those who championed nursing's cause was The Duchess of Portland herself – an advocate for healthcare reform whose legacy continues to inspire generations today. These images remind us that behind every bandage lies immeasurable courage and boundless love for humanity. Nurses embody strength personified; they are our unsung heroes who navigate through darkness armed with empathy and expertise. Let us never forget these angels clad in white uniforms who have dedicated themselves to preserving life's most precious gift – health.