Wheelchairs Collection

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Fatih Balkan

Bradford School for Deaf and Disabled Children
Children, some in wheelchairs, others sitting on buses, outside the City of Bradfords special school for what were then referred to as crippled and physically defective children

Advert for John Carters invalid chairs 1884
Selection of invalid and students chairs, including holding a book or writing at a desk, lamp in any position over an easy chair

Sports Day for Patients and Staff from Maristow Royal Naval Auxiliary Hospital near Yelverton, Devon, September 1944. Invalid Chair Race held on the lawn of the home of the Earl of Roborough

Sidney Williams A paraplegic who is currently appearing In Eastenders May 1989 Dbase

Pat Phoenix Actress In Hospital September 1986 Dbase MSI

Marlene Dietrich Actress Leaves london airport in a wheelchair Dbase MSI

Janine Wood Actress On The Right Of The Wheelchair Bound Joan Sanderson And Prunella Scales March 1989 Dbase

Hitting
Frank Ma

Grand elderly ladies outside their retirement home
Some very grand elderly ladies, some in wheelchairs, pose outside their fine retirement care home, with large windows and ivy-clad walls. Date: circa 1903

Compete
Rawisyah Aditya

The Kings First Act of State since his Illness, His Majesty at the Privy Council on Board the "Victoria
1600830 The Kings First Act of State since his Illness, His Majesty at the Privy Council on Board the " Victoria and Albert, " 26 July (litho) by Begg

Wintering at Hastings, a Sketch on the Esplanade (engraving)
1052930 Wintering at Hastings, a Sketch on the Esplanade (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wintering at Hastings, a Sketch on the Esplanade)

The Vienna Exhibition (engraving)
1620897 The Vienna Exhibition (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Vienna Exhibition. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 30 August 1873)

London Sketches, Curds and Whey in St Jamess Park (engraving)
1052891 London Sketches, Curds and Whey in St Jamess Park (engraving) by Linton, James Dromgole (1840-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Sketches, Curds and Whey in St Jamess Park)

J Alderman, 16 Soho Square, London (engraving)
585278 J Alderman, 16 Soho Square, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for J Alderman, 16 Soho Square)

Chicago World Fair, 1893 (b / w photo)
STC306617 Chicago World Fair, 1893 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Nurses are having fun (Colour Litho)
2777743 Nurses are having fun (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The nurses are having fun)

Exceptional wedding (colour litho)
2777662 Exceptional wedding (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exceptional wedding)

An Invalid (engraving)
1620870 An Invalid (engraving) by Brewtnall, Edward Frederick (1846-1902) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Invalid. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 16 August 1873)

In front of the grave well in Lourdes, France. circa 1898

Advert for John Ward invalid chairs 1870s
John Ward, by Her Majestys Royal Letters Patent And by Special Appointment to Her Majesty, a selection of invalid chairs. Date: circa 1870s

Advert for Carters, rotary or lever wheelchair 1906
Hand tricycle wheelchair, with rotary or lever. Date: 1906

Advert for Carters, self propelling wheelchair 1906
Self propelling wheelchair, with single-arm drive. Date: 1906

Sketches at Buxton, by a Rheumatic Man (engraving)
1059719 Sketches at Buxton, by a Rheumatic Man (engraving) by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at Buxton, by a Rheumatic Man)

The Romance of a Bath-Chair (chromolitho)
1063397 The Romance of a Bath-Chair (chromolitho) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Romance of a Bath-Chair)

I Am Pushed For Money (colour litho)
3093964 I Am Pushed For Money (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I Am Pushed For Money. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Group of playing children (colour photo)
3096047 Group of playing children (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Group of playing children)

Disabled flower girls at work (coloured photo)
5999879 Disabled flower girls at work (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Disabled flower girls at work)

An Interesting Invalid (engraving)
1038731 An Interesting Invalid (engraving) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Interesting Invalid)

King Edward VII, Craigweil House, Bognor Regis (b / w photo)
3093945 King Edward VII, Craigweil House, Bognor Regis (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King George V, Craigweil House, Bognor Regis)

During the last pilgrimages to the Shrine of Lourdes, ten miraculous healings took place (colour litho)
2778495 During the last pilgrimages to the Shrine of Lourdes, ten miraculous healings took place (colour litho) by Beltrame

Angel Visits, a Lyric for the New Year, by Charles Mackay (engraving)
1611888 Angel Visits, a Lyric for the New Year, by Charles Mackay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Angel Visits, a Lyric for the New Year)

La Malade Imaginaire (engraving)
1627379 La Malade Imaginaire (engraving) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Malade Imaginaire)

The Royal Hospital for Incurables (engraving)
1054489 The Royal Hospital for Incurables (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Hospital for Incurables)

Strong arms
Lou Urlings

Bir Omur
Ibrahim Arslan

Some of the best work in the country is being done at the Ministry of Pensions hospital at Stoke Mandeville, Bucks. In cases of paralysed men under Dr Ludwig Guttman

Some of the best work in the country is being done at the Ministry of Pensions hospital at Stoke Mandeville, Bucks. In cases of paralysed men under Dr Ludwig Guttman

These youngsters from Newsome High School disabled unit proved real winners at a recent sports competition. They came away with medals from a variety of events at the Yorkshire

Sir Richard Attenborough with children involved in a sponsored wheelchair push in the Great North Run on 22nd July 1982

Ex Servicemen at Ministry of Pensions Hospital, Stoke Mandeville, Circa 1948

The sick in Bath chairs by the Basilica, Lourdes, France
The White Train at Lourdes, France. The very sick in wheelchairs and Bath Chairs in the Square before the Basilica. Date: circa 1910s

Advert for Carters, self propelling wheelchair 1906
Self-propelling chair with patent mechanism for persons with use of one arm only. Date: 1906

Cripples Home and industrial School for Girls 1900
Cripples Home in Marylebone Road, photograph showing girls doing needlework. Date: 1900

USA, Washington DC, National Mall, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, Statue of the former President seatedl in his wheelchair

Actress Ava Gardner at London airport February 1987

Advert for Carter wounded or invalid chairs 1896
For holding a book or writing at a desk in any position over an easy chair, bed or sofa obviating fatigue and stooping. In valuable to invalids and students. 1896

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"Wheelchairs: Empowering Mobility and Breaking Barriers" Grand elderly ladies outside their retirement home find freedom and independence with the aid of wheelchairs. Bradford School for Deaf and Disabled Children ensures inclusivity by providing specialized wheelchairs to empower its students. At Convalescent Home, West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside, wheelchairs offer comfort and support during recovery journeys. A historic advert from 1896 showcases Carter wounded or invalid chairs, highlighting the early development of wheelchair technology. The Horder Centre in Crowborough, East Sussex embraces modern wheelchair advancements to enhance patients' quality of life. National Children's Home (NCH) in Chipping Norton promotes inclusiveness through specially designed wheelchairs for young residents. Sports Day at Maristow Royal Naval Auxiliary Hospital near celebrates resilience as patients and staff participate using wheelchairs. Sidney Williams defies limitations as a paraplegic actor appearing on Eastenders while utilizing a wheelchair - an inspiration to many. Pat Phoenix, a renowned actress in hospital during September 1986, demonstrates the importance of accessibility with her wheelchair use. Even celebrities like Marlene Dietrich rely on wheelchairs for mobility; she is seen leaving London airport comfortably seated in one. The Chicago Marathon showcases the incredible athleticism displayed by participants who compete using racing wheelchairs. The King's First Act of State since his illness captures a historical moment aboard the "Victoria and Albert" ship where he presides over Privy Council meetings from his wheelchair. Whether it be aiding elderly individuals seeking outdoor enjoyment or supporting children with disabilities at school or even enabling actors to continue their careers despite physical challenges –they have become powerful tools that break barriers and empower individuals across various walks of life.