Nurses Collection (page 9)

Standard Hill, West and North, Nottingham, with the Nurses Home in the background on the right. 1944

The Franco-Prussian War
5307841 The Franco-Prussian War. by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the Franco-Prussian War. Britannia (centre) and her team of nurses tend to both Prussian (left)

A Critical Case, A Bed-Side Consultation for the Benefit of Students and Nurses in Bellevue Hospital (litho)
6021940 A Critical Case, A Bed-Side Consultation for the Benefit of Students and Nurses in Bellevue Hospital (litho) by American School

The Surgeon E Pavlov in the Operating Theatre, 1888 (litho)
5233944 The Surgeon E Pavlov in the Operating Theatre, 1888 (litho) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Surgeon E Pavlov in the Operating Theatre, 1888)

Air raid precautions at Westminster Abbey, September 1939
Selection of pictures detailing the precautions in place for the protection of Westminster Abbey during the war. This included; a fire squad to patrol the cloisters

Women of the River Emergency Service, September 1939
Women of the River Emergency Services standing in a line in full uniform, complete with helmet and scissors slung on a cord around thier necks

King George V and Queen Mary in Dundee, Scotland
King George V and Queen Mary in the Royal Carriage, visiting a group of nurses in Dundee, Scotland. 1914

New mother evacuated from hospital 1939
A nurse giving a few words of encouragement to a new mother and her baby as she lies on a stretcher, waiting to be evacuated by ambulance from Westminster hospital

Highfield Infirmary / Military Hospital, Liverpool
Nurses Home at the Highfield Infirmary for aged and infirm paupers in its First World War role as a Military Hospital. Date: circa 1916

Smallburgh Workhouse Nurses
Nurses at the Smallburgh Union Workhouse, Norfolk. Date: circa 1910

Union Workhouse Infirmary, East Preston, Sussex
The infirmary at the East Preston Union workhouse. The workhouse was rebuilt in 1872-3 with the new infirmary and nurses home erected in 1906. Date: Date unknown

Illustration from The Illustrated War News, 25th October 1916 (b / w photo)
STC405642 Illustration from The Illustrated War News, 25th October 1916 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Missioners of mercy at the convent portico, 1914-19 (litho)
STC359671 Missioners of mercy at the convent portico, 1914-19 (litho) by Clark, Christopher (1875-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Night scene at the R.A.M.C)

Nurses contingents in the great Victory March of allied forces through London
STC359599 Nurses contingents in the great Victory March of allied forces through London, 1919 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Pembroke Lodge, Kensington, London, 1914-19 (b / w photo)
STC359575 Pembroke Lodge, Kensington, London, 1914-19 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Residence of Mr Bonar Law)

Bourbourg 1915
699447 Bourbourg 1915 by Tardieu, Victor Francois (1870-1937); 21.6x27.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: series of ten WWI oil paintings which record the tented field hospital established)

Portrait of the Surgeon Sergei Sergeevich Yudin (1891-1954) 1933 (oil on canvas)
SRM96537 Portrait of the Surgeon Sergei Sergeevich Yudin (1891-1954) 1933 (oil on canvas) by Nesterov, Mikhail Vasilievich (1862-1942); 99x80 cm; State Russian Museum, St

A childrens ward at St. Thomas Hospital, London, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
FNM321963 A childrens ward at St. Thomas Hospital, London, c.1900 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Florence Nightingale Museum, London

Pouring water over the patient, illustration from The Works of Hippocrates
STC445956 Pouring water over the patient, illustration from The Works of Hippocrates, 1934 (colour litho) by Kuhn-Regnier

The Red Cross Song (colour litho)
729935 The Red Cross Song (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Red Cross Song.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection; English

Brave nurses in the retreat of the Serbian army (colour litho)
3620742 Brave nurses in the retreat of the Serbian army (colour litho) by Cuneo, Cyrus (1879-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brave nurses in the retreat of the Serbian army)

A nursemaid with a child in front of a fire, 1850
3478004 A nursemaid with a child in front of a fire, 1850 by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info.: Illustration of a nursemaid with a child in front of a fire)

Nurses waiting with police, Sidney Street Siege, London. 1911

The Sovereigns of Italy in Montenegro, Queen Helena visits the sick at the hospital in Cetinje (colour litho)
2815366 The Sovereigns of Italy in Montenegro, Queen Helena visits the sick at the hospital in Cetinje (colour litho) by Beltrame

A Reminiscence of the War in the Crimea, Sisters of Charity succouring the Wounded on the Field of Battle (engraving)
2772273 A Reminiscence of the War in the Crimea, Sisters of Charity succouring the Wounded on the Field of Battle (engraving) by Appert

Fords Hospital, Coventry, late 19th-early 20th century (oil on canvas)
3506297 Fords Hospital, Coventry, late 19th-early 20th century (oil on canvas) by Sibree, Mary Anne (fl.1884-90); 52x41 cm; Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry, UK; (add.info.: Fords Hospital)

Nurses are having fun (Colour Litho)
2777743 Nurses are having fun (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The nurses are having fun)

Exceptional wedding (colour litho)
2777662 Exceptional wedding (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exceptional wedding)

A Sick Room (engraving)
3655839 A Sick Room (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Sick Room. Illustration for A History of Domestic Manners)

Nurse and her patient (colour photo)
3096143 Nurse and her patient (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nurse and her patient)

Woman telephoning a doctor (colour litho)
3094441 Woman telephoning a doctor (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman telephoning a doctor. Postcard, early 20th century)

Girl in a lace cap (b / w photo)
3095859 Girl in a lace cap (b/w photo) by Burgess, Arthur C. (1874-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl in a lace cap. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Nurse holding a baby (colour litho)
3103930 Nurse holding a baby (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nurse holding a baby)

A race... American (colour litho)
2808851 A race... American (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An American race)

Surgical Buildings, Guys Hospital, London. Date: circa 1908

St Marys Home for Girls, Cheam, Surrey
St Marys Home for Girls, Sandy Lane, Cheam, Surrey -- nurses and children posing in front of the building. Date: early 20th century

A night of fire in La Spezia (colour litho)
2784248 A night of fire in La Spezia (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A young midwife is called urgently and rushes to a house that is ruining)

The indomitable Finnish resistance (Colour Litho)
2783988 The indomitable Finnish resistance (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The indomitable Finnish resistance)

A pack of hungry bears penetrated in broad daylight in a hospital in Jakovlevka... (colour litho)
2783719 A pack of hungry bears penetrated in broad daylight in a hospital in Jakovlevka... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Santa Claus, children and nurse with Christmas tree

St Monicas Home Hospital, Brondesbury Park, London
Nurses and patients in the boys ward at St Monicas Home Hospital, Brondesbury Park, London Date: circa 1927

Boulogne Fishwomen carrying the Luggage of the Nurses for the East (engraving)
1607842 Boulogne Fishwomen carrying the Luggage of the Nurses for the East (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Nurses: The Silent Heroes of Compassion and Care" In the midst of the chaos and despair that engulfed the battlefields of World War I, a group of remarkable individuals emerged as beacons of hope. Silhouettes against a backdrop of war, these nurses dedicated their lives to tending to wounded soldiers with unwavering compassion. Picture No. 10745711 captures the essence of their selflessness - a young girl playing nurse, her innocence juxtaposed against the harsh realities she would soon witness. From Catford Evacuees to Whipps Cross Infirmary in Leytonstone, East London, these brave women transformed hospitals into sanctuaries for healing. St Bartholomews Hospital courtyard in London became a haven where pain was soothed and wounds were mended under their watchful eyes. Among them stood Mrs Congreve, wife and mother to recipients of Victoria Cross medals - symbols not only of valor but also resilience nurtured by her tender care. Albert Ward at St Marys Hospital in Paddington witnessed countless miracles unfold as nurses tirelessly worked day and night. Their dedication knew no bounds; even time itself was marked by their presence on Nurses Watch Surgery. Beyond borders, British nurses extended their hands across continents. They found solace amidst turmoil while retreating with the Serbian Army or providing medical aid during Calots spinal surgery in the 19th century - forever leaving an indelible mark on history. Among those who championed nursing's cause was The Duchess of Portland herself – an advocate for healthcare reform whose legacy continues to inspire generations today. These images remind us that behind every bandage lies immeasurable courage and boundless love for humanity. Nurses embody strength personified; they are our unsung heroes who navigate through darkness armed with empathy and expertise. Let us never forget these angels clad in white uniforms who have dedicated themselves to preserving life's most precious gift – health.