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Incubators JLP01_08_075845
Walsgrave Hospital, Clifford Bridge Road, Walsgrave on Sowe, Coventry. Two nurses tend to babies in incubators whilst a third inspects a trolley of milk bottles in the After Care Unit at Walsgrave Hospital.
This image was catalogued as part of the Breaking New Ground Project in partnership with the John Laing Charitable Trust in 2019-20
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Media ID 24720536
© Historic England Archive
1960s Healthcare Hospital Interior National Health Service People Women Work Maternity
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring the captivating image "Incubators JLP01_08_075845" by Joh from Historic England. This evocative photograph transports us back in time to Walsgrave Hospital's After Care Unit in Coventry, where two dedicated nurses attend to newborns in incubators, while a third nurse checks a trolley of milk bottles. This poignant moment in history is now available as a stunning poster print, perfect for adding character and depth to any room in your home or office. Bring the past to life with this unique and intriguing piece of historical imagery.
Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
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Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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> The way we were
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> Ward life
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> United Kingdom
> England
> Coventry
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures a poignant moment in the history of healthcare. Taken in the 1960s at Walsgrave Hospital in Coventry, it showcases two dedicated nurses attentively tending to fragile babies nestled inside incubators. A third nurse stands nearby, meticulously inspecting a trolley filled with milk bottles in the After Care Unit. The image provides a glimpse into the compassionate work carried out by these women within the maternity ward of this renowned hospital. Their expertise and care are evident as they diligently monitor and nurture these vulnerable infants. Catalogued as part of the Breaking New Ground Project, an initiative undertaken by Historic England Archive in collaboration with the John Laing Charitable Trust, this photo serves as a testament to both medical advancements and human compassion during that era. It is impossible not to be moved by this snapshot frozen in time – a reminder of how far we have come in our understanding and treatment of newborns. This image encapsulates not only the vital role played by hospitals like Walsgrave but also pays tribute to those unsung heroes who dedicate their lives to caring for others within our National Health Service.
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