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Nurse coming off night duty
Nurse coming off night duty. Reverse reads Just off first night duty SMAH 1929. Fisher Harvey Marwick [?sp] Williams. Note our night boxes contained 1 potatoe. Chop. Egg. 1 Jar jam (We seldom had time to cook during the night). Annotated St Mary Abbots Hosp G Thomas Date: 1929
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© The Royal College of Nursing Archive Collection / Bubblepunk
Abbots Annotated Boxes Britain British Nurse Nurses Medicine Chop Coming Contained Cook Duty Fisher Harvey Health Healthcare Hosp Note Nurse Nursing Reads Reverse Seldom Treatment Wellbeing Williams 1929 Marwick Potatoe
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of relief and exhaustion felt by a British nurse, identified as Fisher Harvey Marwick Williams, as she completes her first night shift at St. Mary Abbots Hospital in 1929. The reverse of the print bears annotations detailing the meager provisions contained in the nurses' boxes during their long hours on duty - a single potato, chop, egg, and jar of jam. These provisions were a common reality for nurses during this era, as they seldom had time to cook or prepare proper meals during their demanding shifts. The image is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and dedication of nurses during the early years of the 20th century. Nursing was a respected yet challenging profession, with long hours, rigorous training, and a strong sense of duty and compassion essential for providing care and treatment to patients. St. Mary Abbots Hospital, located in Kensington, London, was part of the National Health Service (NHS), which was established in 1948, providing essential healthcare services to the British population. This photograph offers a glimpse into the history of nursing and healthcare in Britain, showcasing the resilience and commitment of nurses like Fisher Harvey Marwick Williams who dedicated their lives to the wellbeing of others.
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