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Informal group of seven nurses at Bradford War hospital
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Informal group of seven nurses at Bradford War hospital
Informal group of seven nurses at Bradford War hospital, including Miss Lizzie Baggott. Reverse annotated Nurses at Bradford War hospital. Miss Lizzie Baggott in right foreground. For details of donor see historical correspondence file OLIVER Sep 1978. Date: circa 1915
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Annotated Bradford Foreground Health Healthcare Including Informal Lizzie Nurse Nurses Nursing Reverse Treatment Wellbeing Miss
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This photograph depicts an informal group of seven nurses at Bradford War Hospital during the early years of the 20th century, around 1915. The image, annotated in reverse on the back as "Nurses at Bradford War hospital. Miss Lizzie Baggott in right foreground," offers a rare glimpse into the daily lives of these dedicated healthcare professionals during a time of great need. Bradford War Hospital, located in the industrial city of Bradford in northern England, was established to provide medical care to soldiers wounded in the First World War. The nurses in this photograph, dressed in their uniforms and holding various medical supplies, appear to be taking a moment of respite from their demanding duties. Their relaxed expressions and casual postures suggest a sense of camaraderie and shared experience. Miss Lizzie Baggott, identified in the annotation as being in the right foreground, stands out among her colleagues. She gazes directly at the camera with a confident and determined expression, her hands resting on her hips. Miss Baggott's presence in this photograph underscores the vital role that women played in the British nursing services during wartime. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by these nurses and the important work they did to care for the wounded soldiers during the First World War. Their dedication and commitment to the National Health Service, which was still in its infancy at the time, laid the foundation for the comprehensive healthcare system we have today.
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