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Lady Diana Manners as a nurse, WW1
Lady Diana Manners (1891-1981), British society beauty, actress and wife of Duff Cooper. Later became Lady Duff Cooper, Viscountess Norwich. Pictured in 1917 in nursing uniform when she was working at the house of her mother, Violet, Duchess of Rutland, in Arlington Street, Piccadilly which had been converted into a military hospital. Date: 1917
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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, Lady Diana Manners (1891-1981) is captured in the unassuming yet noble guise of a nurse. The image, taken in 1917, finds the British society beauty in full uniform, serving her country during the tumultuous period of World War I. Born into the aristocracy as the eldest daughter of the 7th Duke of Rutland, Lady Diana was known for her striking beauty and grace. However, as the conflict raged on, she felt compelled to contribute to the war effort in a more direct way. She left her privileged life behind and went to work at the military hospital that her mother, Violet, Duchess of Rutland, had established in their London residence at Arlington Street in Piccadilly. The transformation of the elegant townhouse into a military hospital was a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the British aristocracy during this time. Lady Diana's decision to join the nursing staff was a reflection of the many women, both from high society and beyond, who answered the call to care for the wounded soldiers. As Lady Duff Cooper, Viscountess Norwich, she would later go on to become an accomplished actress, but her service as a nurse during WWI remains an essential part of her legacy. This powerful photograph not only immortalizes her dedication to the cause but also serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the women of the aristocracy during the Great War.
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