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WW1 - Home Front - Belgravia War Hospital Supply Depot, London - New Rubber Crutch
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WW1 - Home Front - Belgravia War Hospital Supply Depot, London - New Rubber Crutch
WW1 - Home Front - Belgravia War Hospital Supply Depot, London - New Rubber Crutch invented by Mr G. Healing. Date: circa 1917
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This evocative photograph captures the spirit of innovation and determination during the Home Front of World War I at the Belgravia War Hospital Supply Depot in London. Circa 1917, the scene is bustling with activity as workers prepare new rubber crutches, a groundbreaking invention by Mr. G. Healing, for the wounded soldiers returning from the battlefields. The Belgravia War Hospital Supply Depot played a crucial role in providing essential medical supplies and equipment to the hospitals treating the injured soldiers. The depot was a hub of activity, with carpenters crafting splints, nurses preparing bandages, and workers assembling various medical devices. In the foreground of the photograph, Mr. Healing stands proudly next to a stack of the newly invented rubber crutches. The crutches, with their sleek design and lightweight material, represented a significant improvement over the traditional wooden crutches, providing greater ease and comfort for the soldiers as they learned to walk again. The Home Front was a critical component of the war effort, with civilians playing a vital role in supporting the soldiers on the front lines. The invention of the new rubber crutch is a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the British people during this time. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and resilience demonstrated by all those involved in the war effort, both on the battlefield and at home.
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