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Evacuating hospital patients in World War Two
Evacuating hospital patients from Westminster Hospital under the threat of air raids in World War Two. In accordance with the government evacuation scheme at the start of the war, certain London hospitals arranged for a number of their patients to be removed to the country. Here a stretcher case is taken to an ambulance, with a heavily sandbagged wall in the background. Date: 1939
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In this poignant photograph from 1939, hospital staff and volunteers work diligently to evacuate patients from Westminster Hospital in London, as the threat of air raids loomed large during the early days of World War Two. As part of the government's evacuation scheme, certain hospitals in the city arranged for the removal of their most vulnerable patients to safer locations in the countryside. The image shows a stretcher bearing the weight of a heavily sedated patient being carefully maneuvered towards an ambulance. The patient's expression is one of uncertainty and fear, while the medical staff and volunteers remain focused and determined in their efforts to ensure the safety of those in their care. The hospital's walls, heavily sandbagged to protect against potential bombing, serve as a stark reminder of the very real danger that London and its residents faced during this tumultuous time. The evacuation of hospital patients was just one of many measures taken to protect the civilian population during the early stages of the war. With the city under constant threat from the skies, the government and various organizations worked tirelessly to ensure the safety and wellbeing of those most at risk. This photograph offers a glimpse into the courage and resilience of those who lived through the dark days of World War Two, and serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made during this pivotal moment in history.
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