Home > Europe > United Kingdom > England > London > Towns > Hatton
Lady Muriel Paget
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Lady Muriel Paget
Lady Muriel Paget (1876 - 1938), nee Finch-Hatton, wife of Sir Richard Surtees Paget, second Baronet of Oldfallings Hall, Wolverhampton. Lady Paget was a humanitarian relief worker, first establishing soup kitchens in the poor districts of London, becoming secretary of the Invalid Kitchens Fund. She then opened a kitchen catering for Belgian refugees in London at the start of the First World War. Her work then extended to Russia and Eastern Europe where she opened field and base hospitals, ambulances and worked indefatigably for the poor and needy both during and after the war - lobbying, training, recruiting social workers and nurses. In 1924 she organised the rescue and relief of stranded Britons in Russia called the British Subjects in Russia Relief Association. Lady Paget had five children, who were cared for by a nanny while their mother worked abroad almost continuously. Pictured here at the time she was about to visit Russia to organise a Red Cross hospital. Date: 1915
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14142693
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Charity Finch Fund Hatton Humanitarian Invalid Kitchens Muriel Paget Philanthropist Philanthropists Philanthropy Soup Surtees Worker
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Animals
> Birds
> Passerines
> Finches
> Related Images
> Europe
> Russia
> Related Images
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Ambulance
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Hospitals
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Towns
> Hatton
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph, Lady Muriel Paget, nee Finch-Hatton, is seen preparing for her journey to Russia to establish a Red Cross hospital during the First World War. Lady Paget, the second wife of Sir Richard Surtees Paget, second Baronet of Oldfallings Hall, Wolverhampton, was a dedicated humanitarian relief worker whose compassionate spirit and unwavering commitment to helping the less fortunate knew no bounds. Born into a prominent English family, Lady Paget's philanthropic endeavors began in the impoverished districts of London, where she established soup kitchens and became the secretary of the Invalid Kitchens Fund. Her humanitarian efforts continued as the First World War broke out, and she opened a kitchen in London to cater to Belgian refugees. As the war progressed, Lady Paget's work extended to Russia and Eastern Europe, where she opened field and base hospitals, ambulances, and worked tirelessly for the poor and needy both during and after the war. Her efforts included lobbying, training, and recruiting social workers and nurses. In 1924, Lady Paget organized the rescue and relief of stranded Britons in Russia through the British Subjects in Russia Relief Association. Despite having five children, Lady Paget's dedication to her humanitarian work meant that she was almost continuously absent from their care, which was entrusted to a nanny. This photograph captures Lady Paget in a moment of determination and focus as she prepares to embark on another mission to bring relief and hope to those in need. Her selfless actions and unwavering commitment to humanitarian work continue to inspire and remind us of the power of compassion and the importance of helping those in need.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
