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Here is Mrs. Caroline Newbury, aged 83, who has visited hundreds of patients in London
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Here is Mrs. Caroline Newbury, aged 83, who has visited hundreds of patients in London
Here is Mrs. Caroline Newbury, aged 83, who has visited hundreds of patients in London hospitals over the course of 20 years, distributing lavender bags, texts, flowers and literature, and also writing letters for patients unable to do so. She never told who she was. Mrs. Newbury comforted King George Fifth before his death. She lives in a one-roomed flat in Little Britain, London.
Charing Cross hospital
January 1946
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1946 Caring Elderly Hospital Injured Pensioner Visitor
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In this heartwarming print from Memory Lane Prints, we are introduced to the remarkable Mrs. Caroline Newbury, aged 83, who dedicated two decades of her life to visiting patients in London hospitals. Her selfless acts of kindness included distributing lavender bags, texts, flowers, and literature to bring comfort and solace to those in need. What makes Mrs. Newbury even more extraordinary is that she never revealed her true identity during these visits. This image captures a moment at Charing Cross hospital in January 1946 when Mrs. Newbury's compassion touched the lives of countless individuals. The photograph serves as a testament to her unwavering commitment towards providing emotional support for others during their most vulnerable moments. It is worth noting that Mrs. Newbury's impact extended far beyond ordinary patients; she even had the privilege of comforting King George V before his passing. Despite such significant encounters, this humble pensioner continues to reside in a modest one-roomed flat in Little Britain, London. As we reflect upon this snapshot frozen in time, let us honor the spirit of caring embodied by Mrs. Caroline Newbury—an elderly woman whose dedication knew no bounds and whose actions brought light into the lives of so many within our community.
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