Four nurses and wounded servicemen on steps

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Four nurses and wounded servicemen on steps

Informal group of nurses and servicemen in hospital blues on steps of Clandon Hospital Guildford. Nurse Lucy Crosse is second from right. Date: 1918

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Blues Britain British Nurse Nurses Medicine Crosse Guildford Health Healthcare Informal Lucy Nurse Nurses Nursing Servicemen Treatment Wellbeing

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A Moment of Care and Comfort: Nurses and Wounded Servicemen at Clandon Hospital, Guildford, 1918 This poignant photograph captures an informal moment of care and compassion during a time of great need. Taken in 1918 at Clandon Hospital in Guildford, the image shows four dedicated nurses and four wounded servicemen, all clad in their hospital blues, gathered on the steps of the institution. Among the nurses is Lucy Crosse, who is seen second from the right, her expression one of kindness and concern. The First World War had left countless men with physical and emotional wounds, and the nurses at Clandon Hospital played a vital role in their recovery. In this image, we see the nurses providing a brief reprieve from the harsh realities of the hospital ward, offering a moment of human connection and solace. The servicemen, some with bandaged limbs and weary expressions, appear grateful for the tender care they are receiving. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the crucial role that nurses played in the medical and healthcare system during the First World War. Their selfless dedication to the welfare of the wounded servicemen not only saved lives but also provided a vital source of comfort and support during a time of great need. The image also highlights the importance of the National Health Service (NHS) and the national service that these brave nurses and servicemen provided for the wellbeing of their country.

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