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East Leeds Military Hospital / Leeds Workhouse, West Yorkshi
The Leeds Union workhouse in its temporary First World War role as East Leeds Military Hospital. Uniformed soldiers stand at the entrance gatehouse which is adorned with a red cross. A poster on the railings appeals for help for the Ambulance Fund. Several women pass by, one pushing a baby in a pram. Date: circa 1915
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Adorned Ambulance Appeals First Fund Gate House Leeds Pass Railings Role Several Stand Temporary Uniformed Workhouse
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This evocative photograph captures the transformation of the Leeds Union Workhouse in West Yorkshire into East Leeds Military Hospital during the First World War. The once imposing gatehouse, now adorned with a prominent red cross, serves as a symbol of hope and healing for the wounded soldiers who would pass through its doors. Uniformed soldiers stand guard, their stern expressions a stark contrast to the gentle scene unfolding beyond the entrance. A mother and several women, one pushing a baby in a pram, pass by the railings, pausing to read a poster appealing for donations to the Ambulance Fund. The hospital, which had previously served as a place of last resort for the destitute, had taken on a new role as a vital medical facility in the midst of conflict. The image offers a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during wartime, as well as the resilience and compassion of the community in supporting those in need.
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