First Aid Collection (page 4)

In the midst of chaos and destruction, a scene unfolds at No. 38 Dudley Road, Folkestone during World War I

First Aid Collection: Recovery position, East Midland Gas Board training, 1961. Artist: Michael Walters

Recovery position, East Midland Gas Board training, 1961. Artist: Michael Walters
Recovery position, East Midland Gas Board training, 1961. Members of the East Midlands Gas Board give training in how to place someone in the recovery position

First Aid Collection: First aid competition, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1961. Artist: Michael Walters

First aid competition, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1961. Artist: Michael Walters
First aid competition, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1961. A volunteer is lifted onto a stretcher during a first aid competition which was held by the Central Electricity Generating Board (CEGB)

First Aid Collection: Soldier receiving first aid from a sergeant in a sap, Battle of Peronne, World War I, 1914-1918

Soldier receiving first aid from a sergeant in a sap, Battle of Peronne, World War I, 1914-1918
Soldier receiving first aid from a sergeant in a sap, Battle of Peronne, France, World War I, 1914-1918. Stereoscopic card detail. (Colorised black and white print)

First Aid Collection: Carrying a wounded soldier to a first aid post, Passchendaele, Belgium, World War I, 1914-1918

Carrying a wounded soldier to a first aid post, Passchendaele, Belgium, World War I, 1914-1918. Stereoscopic card detail. (Colorised black and white print)

First Aid Collection: First aid to a wounded man in one of the French trenches, 1915

First aid to a wounded man in one of the French trenches, 1915. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War Vol. III - 1915.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1915]

First Aid Collection: First aid dogs, World War I, c1914-c1918. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers

First aid dogs, World War I, c1914-c1918. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
First aid dogs, World War I, c1914-c1918. Dogs with first aid equipment and stimulants off to find wounded in inaccessible parts of no mans land. Stereoscopic card. Detail

First Aid Collection: Stretcher bearers caring for wounded at an improvised first aid post, World War I, c1914-c1918

Stretcher bearers caring for wounded at an improvised first aid post, World War I, c1914-c1918. Stereoscopic card. Detail

First Aid Collection: Ambulance drill on board the cruiser HMS Tartar, 1896. Artist: W Gregory

Ambulance drill on board the cruiser HMS Tartar, 1896. Artist: W Gregory
Ambulance drill on board the cruiser HMS Tartar, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 17th January 1896

First Aid Collection: After the storm and stress of battle, caring for the wounded, World War I, 1914-1918

After the storm and stress of battle, caring for the wounded, World War I, 1914-1918. Stereoscopic card detail

First Aid Collection: First aid to a wounded fusilier, Honey Nest Kloof Battle, Boer War, South Africa, February 1900

First aid to a wounded fusilier, Honey Nest Kloof Battle, Boer War, South Africa, February 1900
First aid to a wounded fusilier, Honey Nest Kloof Battle, Boer War, South Africa, 13th February 1900. Stereoscopic card

First Aid Collection: Sick Berth Rating, 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman

Sick Berth Rating, 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Sick Berth Rating, 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

A French soldiers wounds are treated, World War I, France, 1916

First Aid Collection: The fete for the First-Aid workers, 1901

The fete for the First-Aid workers, 1901. Illustration published in, Le Petit Journal, 21st July 1901

First Aid Collection: French military manoeuvres: first-aid workers, 1897

French military manoeuvres: first-aid workers, 1897. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 18th July 1897

First Aid Collection: Medical staff of the 2nd battalion French Foreign Legion, Taza, Morocco, 1904

Medical staff of the 2nd battalion French Foreign Legion, Taza, Morocco, 1904
Ambulance staff of the 2nd battalion French Foreign Legion, Taza, Morocco, 1904. French postcard

First Aid Collection: First Aid, 1914-1918. Artist: Etienne Berne-Bellecour

First Aid, 1914-1918. Artist: Etienne Berne-Bellecour
First Aid, 1914-1918

First Aid Collection: Augustinian canons and their St Bernard dogs rescuing a traveller, Switzerland

Augustinian canons and their St Bernard dogs rescuing a traveller, Switzerland
Augustinian canons and their St Bernard dogs from the hospice of Great St Bernard, Switzerland, rescuing a traveller collapsed in the snow. Founded by St Bernard of Menthon (923-1008)

Digital illustration of white first aid cross in red circle on white background

First Aid Collection: A 17th century barber surgeon attending to a patients ear. From an engraving by an unknown artist

A 17th century barber surgeon attending to a patients ear. From an engraving by an unknown artist after a work by Lucas van Leyden

First Aid Collection: Stereoview, World War One, The Great War Realistic Travels military photographs circa 1918

Stereoview, World War One, The Great War Realistic Travels military photographs circa 1918. Tenderly lifting a serious injured soldier by stretcher bearers

First Aid Collection: Midhurst Home Guard Camp

Midhurst Home Guard Camp
Medical attention, 1942. George Garland Collection. West Sussex Record office Ref No: N21889

Bandaged arm next to first aid kit

First Aid Collection: Opening of the Ambulgamia, St Johns Ambulance station in Orpington, Kent

Opening of the Ambulgamia, St Johns Ambulance station in Orpington, Kent. 1936

First Aid Collection: 5th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment at Wadhurst Camp 1912

5th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment at Wadhurst Camp 1912 Royal Sussex Regiment Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: RSR Uncat Acc 5021 5th Btn004

WORLD WAR II (1939-1945). Evacuation of wounded by German health services

First Aid Collection: WWI: WAR DOG, 1917. A Red Cross nurse bandaging the wounded foot of a collie. Photograph

WWI: WAR DOG, 1917. A Red Cross nurse bandaging the wounded foot of a collie. Photograph, 1917

First Aid Collection: FIRST AID DEMONSTRATION. Demonstration of the proper method for treating abdominal

FIRST AID DEMONSTRATION. Demonstration of the proper method for treating abdominal wounds on the battlefield. Photographed at the Presidio in San Francisco, California, 1943, during World War II

Medic kit
Illustration of a medicinal and bandage bag of hospital assistants

First Aid Collection: Battery - medicine and bandage box

Battery - medicine and bandage box
Illustration of a Battery - medicine and bandage box

First Aid Collection: Explorer, wearing overcoat, cargo pants, boots and hat, carrying rolled-up maps, camera, and satchel

Explorer, wearing overcoat, cargo pants, boots and hat, carrying rolled-up maps, camera, and satchel, standing on first aid box, with over-packed suitcase behind

First aid kit

First Aid Collection: Illustration showing removal of butterfly stitches from adhesive paper using tweezers to apply to

Illustration showing removal of butterfly stitches from adhesive paper using tweezers to apply to wound

Illustration of a pack of frozen peas being wrapped in a towel to use as a cold compress

First Aid Collection: SUMMER CAMP, 1943. Campers practicing first aid at Camp Nathan Hale, an interracial

SUMMER CAMP, 1943. Campers practicing first aid at Camp Nathan Hale, an interracial summer camp in Southfields, New York. Photograph by Gordon Parks, 1943

First Aid Collection: BOY SCOUTS, 1925. Boy Scouts practicing first aid techniques at Bowling Field. Photograph

BOY SCOUTS, 1925. Boy Scouts practicing first aid techniques at Bowling Field. Photograph, 1925

First Aid Collection: Medics remove a casualty from the battle field to an aid station

Medics remove a casualty from the battle field to an aid station
August 28, 1944 - Medics remove a casualty from the battle field to an aid station in an air raid shelter, near Brest, France, formerly used by the Germans

First Aid Collection: Sailors carry stretchers in response to a mass casualty drill

Sailors carry stretchers in response to a mass casualty drill
Pacific Ocean, May 6, 2013 - Sailors carry stretchers in response to a mass casualty drill on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz

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In the midst of chaos and destruction, a scene unfolds at No. 38 Dudley Road, Folkestone during World War I. A shell fired from the German batteries has left its mark, but amidst the rubble stands a beacon of hope - a World War I first-aid station. Through the smoke-filled air, brave individuals rush to aid those in need, their hands steady and hearts filled with compassion. This artwork captures their unwavering dedication to saving lives amidst the horrors of war. Decades later, in Mexborough, South Yorkshire in 1961, another display expertise takes place. The First Aid competition brings together skilled individuals who showcase their knowledge and techniques under intense scrutiny. Michael Walters' artistic portrayal immortalizes this event as a testament to human resilience and preparedness. Even children understand the importance of being equipped for emergencies with toy first aid kits that ignite imagination while teaching valuable skills. These miniature sets instill confidence in young minds as they learn how to tend to imaginary wounds. From plaster antiseptic pads developed by SEM to Quadricycle Hose-Carriers used for swift transportation during emergencies - every innovation plays its part in ensuring timely assistance is provided when it matters most. The ravages of war are not limited to land battles alone; even British Fighter Planes bear scars from WW2 combat missions. Yet within these sections lies evidence of meticulous care given by skilled medics who worked tirelessly on wounded soldiers returning home. As threats loom large above ground level, Tecton Bomb Shelter Design 7 emerges as an architectural marvel capable of sheltering up to 600 people during times of crisis. Its sturdy structure provides solace and protection when all seems lost. Wounds inflicted upon us can be both physical and emotional; they leave us feeling sore and sad just like depicted in "Wound it seem'd both sore and sad. " It serves as a poignant reminder that healing goes beyond physical scars, requiring compassion and understanding. Natural disasters also demand immediate attention.