Stretcher Collection (page 7)

Revolution 1848: "The archbishop Denis Affre (1793-1848
XEE4135513 Revolution 1848: " The archbishop Denis Affre (1793-1848) wounds and wears on a stretcher in 1848." by Unknown Artist

Stereoscopic glass plate on the First World War (1st, Iere
JLJ4630610 Stereoscopic glass plate on the First World War (1st, Iere, 14-18 or 1914-1918) (The First World War; WWI): Verdun, carrying an injured through the trench

Portrait of Paolina Borghese: detail of her hand with an apple
3565100 Portrait of Paolina Borghese: detail of her hand with an apple by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); Galleria Borghese, Rome, Lazio

A moving episode of love fatherland, Corporal Carola, of cavalry, wounded in Libya wants to kiss... (colour litho)
2815669 A moving episode of love fatherland, Corporal Carola, of cavalry, wounded in Libya wants to kiss... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The severe flood in Paris, forced exodus of the sick from a hospitable invaded by the waters of the Seine (colour litho)
2815305 The severe flood in Paris, forced exodus of the sick from a hospitable invaded by the waters of the Seine (colour litho) by Beltrame

General Moinier awarding medals to French officers wounded at Haj-Rakoula, Morocco (colour litho)
2779844 General Moinier awarding medals to French officers wounded at Haj-Rakoula, Morocco (colour litho) by French School

Exhibit of firstaid equipment by the Pennsylvania Railroad Co
MNY380920 Exhibit of firstaid equipment by the Pennsylvania Railroad Co. at the Museum of Safety Appliances of the American Institute of Social Service, New York

Methods of Carrying Injured Persons, c. 1890 (engraving)
KW417939 Methods of Carrying Injured Persons, c.1890 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Middlesex Hospital (coloured engraving)
729143 The Middlesex Hospital (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Middlesex Hospital. Illustration initialled W P)

Sacrifice, c. 1918 (oil)
CIV214970 Sacrifice, c.1918 (oil) by Sims, Charles (1873-1928); 416x409 cm; Canadian War Museum, Ottawa, Canada; eCanadian War Museum; English, out of copyright

"Fix Bayonets!"In the Trenches at Ladysmith, illustration from
STC403963 " Fix Bayonets!" In the Trenches at Ladysmith, illustration from Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. VI: The Boer War of 1899-1900 by Archibald Forbes, G.A

The second stage homewards, 1914-19 (litho)
STC359760 The second stage homewards, 1914-19 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: R.A.M.C)

War wounded arriving at a London train terminus, 1914-19 (litho)
STC359723 War wounded arriving at a London train terminus, 1914-19 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Sixth Korean Embassy to Japan in Meireki 1 at the time of Tokugawa Ietsuna
UOL120821 Sixth Korean Embassy to Japan in Meireki 1 at the time of Tokugawa Ietsunas succession in 1651, possibly by Kano Masunobu (1625-94) (scroll painting) (detail) by Japanese School

Sketches made by a French War-Artist at Verdun, 1916 (litho)
STC310956 Sketches made by a French War-Artist at Verdun, 1916 (litho) by Scott, M. Georges (fl.1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Verdun)

Dr. Mary Edwards Walker (1832-1919) tending the wounded on a battlefield (colour litho)
PNP268574 Dr. Mary Edwards Walker (1832-1919) tending the wounded on a battlefield (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: American feminist, abolitionist)

Riot in Rennes, wounded Gentleman, illustration from Bretagne et Vendee
CHT163966 Riot in Rennes, wounded Gentleman, illustration from Bretagne et Vendee, Histoire de la Revolution dans l Ouest by Pitre-Chevalier (1812-63) published by W

Former street metier in Paris: the poor patient leads to the hospital by the stretchers
LSE4109905 Former street metier in Paris: the poor patient leads to the hospital by the stretchers. Engraving by Jean Henry Marlet (1771-1847) in " Les Tableaux de Paris"

Queen Victoria - The Inspection by Her Majesty the Queen of Colonel Seey
XEE4153523 Queen Victoria - The Inspection by Her Majesty the Queen of Colonel Seeys Ambulance Corps in Windsor Park. Illustration for The Graphic, 13 May 1893

Liverpool Infirmary, Brownlow Street (engraving)
816533 Liverpool Infirmary, Brownlow Street (engraving) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Liverpool Infirmary, Brownlow Street)

Fundraising appeal in aid of the French Red Cross on Frances Day, July 14, pub
992100 Fundraising appeal in aid of the French Red Cross on Frances Day, July 14, pub. London, c.1915 (colour litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frances day)

A wounded soldier is transported by jeep back to a Regimental Aid Post, the jeep has a rough journey passing over shell and bomb craters

Members of an Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC) Ambulance Company pictured in battle training in the Lake District during the Second World War

Air Raid Precaution training and demonstration taking place in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire during the Second World War, in preparation for German air raids on the town. 19th June 1939

Home Guards in North Wales lowering a stretcher down a cliff face. Picture taken 10th November 1943

Two ambulance crew of the Red Army move up with a stretcher on the Soviet front line. 12th September 1941

A 8th Army casualty being loaded into a motor ambulance, close to the River Moro just outside Ortona, Italy. 16th December 1943

British infantry seize 12 villages in drive into Germany. Pictured, British stretcher bearers in Germany. January 1945

An R. A. M. C. exercise was held recently in mountainous Welsh country
An R.A.M.C. exercise was held recently in mountainous Welsh country, where wounded causalities were recovered by students, and bought by means of stretchers. 15th July 1942

Facility visit R. A. M. C. Field Ambulance Company in the Western Command
Facility visit R.A.M.C. Field Ambulance Company in the Western Command. 18th November 1943

Second Great Fire of London - Stretcher party carry a rescued man over the debris which was once his home, Endell Street. 30th December 1940

Liverpool, Merseyside, during The Blitz. Picture taken 3rd January 1941

A German airman rescued from the sea off South East Coast, carried into hospital. 15th August 1940

Ambulance men, ARP wardens and members of the public taking part in a air raid exercise at Dudley Road, Birmingham. September 1939 In 1935 the Home Office announced that local authorities would be

900 pilgrims to Lourdes. A woman pilgrim on a stretcher waiting to be entranced. 24th May 1927

Hysterical fans attend a Bay City Rollers concert in Victoria, London. Screaming teenagers caused thousands of pounds worth of damage and the show had to be stopped twice when fans surged forward

Sunderlands Howard Gayle being stretchered off. Sunderland v Aston Villa, League Division One, final score 4-0 to Aston Villa. 4th May 1985

Rangers 1-0 Aberdeen, Scottish FA Cup match, Ibrox, Glasgow, Scotland, 6th March 1971. Face of Britain 1971 Feature. St John Ambulance Volunteers watch the match

Winston Churchill pictured arriving at Middlesex hospital. 30th June 1962

Youngsters found more then hidden treasure during a day of adventure in the woods. The teenagers found out all about working as a team, leadership

Battle of the Somme: A stretcher case seen in silhouette being brought in from La Boisselle during the Battle of Albert. 3rd June 1916

Stuntman Evel Knievel leaves hospital in London. 10th June 1975

A soldier of the Scots Guard is stretchered off the parade ground during the Trooping of the Colour ceremony after fainting. 17th June 1974 P001840

English League Division One match at Ewood Park. Blackburn Rovers 1 v Everton 2. Jimmy Gabriel of Everton in agony after picking up an injury. 30th October 1965

Lady Churchill looks on from a fork lift truck at London Airport has her husband former Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill is stretchered to a waiting ambulance by RAF medics

Brian Clough is carried from the field by the St John Ambulance Brigade after injuring his knee in the Sunderland v Bury game 26 December 1962

Student nurse Anne Luce, Nurse Betty de Silva (glasses) and Sister Ruth Miller taking Emergency Patient (with Blood drip) across a busy road from one side of Cirencester Memorial Hospital to

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"Silent Heroes: The Stretcher Bearers of WW1" In the midst of the chaos and despair, their silhouettes emerged as beacons of hope. These were the stretcher bearers, brave souls who risked their lives to save wounded soldiers on the unforgiving battlefields of World War I. With unwavering determination, they navigated through treacherous terrains, carrying injured comrades on stretchers towards safety. Fast forward to Regatta and Carnival Week in Fowey, Cornwall, August 1993 - a celebration that echoed with echoes from history. As crowds cheered and laughter filled the air, it was impossible not to reflect upon those who had suffered during wartime. Their sacrifices paved the way for moments like these - joyous occasions where communities came together in unity. An image by Matania transported us back to an Advanced Dressing Station on the Western Front. Amidst blood-stained bandages and exhausted medics, stretcher-bearers worked tirelessly to provide critical medical care to those in need. Their selflessness knew no bounds as they fought against time itself. The Battle of Montgisard in 1177 depicted a different era but showcased a similar spirit. On canvas, we witnessed warriors being carried away on stretchers after valiantly defending their cause. Even centuries apart, humanity's commitment to aiding one another remained steadfast. From ancient times to modernity - glimpses into history revealed how innovation played its part too. The MAB First Ambulance Interior showed us how technology evolved over time; providing better equipment for saving lives while GWR staff converted parcel vans into ambulances during World War II – adapting swiftly amidst adversity. Yet even kings were not immune from injury or death; Baldwin I's passing illustrated that even leaders required assistance when fate dealt them a cruel hand. Closer home at Bilot stood The Buffs East Kent Regiment from NWFP, a testament to the stretcher bearers who served in conflicts across borders.