Lily Elsie with blinded soldiers at St. Dunstan s
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Lily Elsie with blinded soldiers at St. Dunstan s
Actress Lily Elsie (Mrs Ian Bullough) pictured at St. Dunstans Hostel for Blinded Soldiers at Regents Park in 1917. In the left hand picture she prepares to go afloat as cox with a blind rowing crew and on the right she is giving a light to one of the men. Date: 1917
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Actresses Blind Blinded Charitable Cigarette Cigarettes Crew Dunstans Elsie Hostel Lighting Lily Rehabilitation Rowing Supporter Rehabilitated
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In this evocative photograph from 1917, actress Lily Elsie (née Mary Lily Elsie Hitchcock, later Mrs. Ian Bullough) is seen demonstrating her unwavering support for the brave and blinded soldiers of St. Dunstan's Hostel at Regent's Park during World War I. On the left image, Lily Elsie prepares to embark on a rowing expedition with a blinded crew, taking on the role of a coxswain. The men, their faces hidden behind their blindfolds, are determinedly focused on their task, their resilience and camaraderie evident as they prepare to set off on the water. Lily Elsie's presence in this scene not only symbolizes the spirit of rehabilitation and reintegration but also highlights the adaptability and fortitude of these soldiers in the face of adversity. On the right, Lily Elsie tenderly offers a light to a soldier, her gentle touch and compassionate expression conveying a sense of comfort and solidarity. The simple act of lighting a cigarette becomes a powerful moment of connection between the actress and the soldier, a reminder of the human bond that transcends physical limitations. Throughout the war, Lily Elsie was an active supporter of St. Dunstan's, an organization dedicated to the rehabilitation and care of blinded soldiers. Her involvement with the hostel, which offered various training programs and social activities, was a testament to her commitment to helping those in need and her belief in the potential for recovery and renewal.
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