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Sister and patient, Convalescent Police Seaside Home, Hove
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Sister and patient, Convalescent Police Seaside Home, Hove
A nursing sister and her patient in the surgery of the Convalescent Police Seaside Home at 205 Kingsway, Hove, East Sussex. Sister Jean Montgomery gives a fresh dressing to PC Andrew Barrie of the Metropolitan Police D Division (Assistant Warrant Officer, Court) who has had a cartilage operation. Date: late 1960s
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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, Sister Jean Montgomery tenderly attends to the needs of her patient, Police Constable Andrew Barrie, at the Convalescent Police Seaside Home in Hove, East Sussex during the late 1960s. The interior of the surgery is filled with the soothing hues of a bygone era, with its worn wooden furniture and calming pastel walls. The serene atmosphere is further accentuated by the gentle light filtering in through the window, casting a warm glow over the scene. Sister Montgomery, dressed in her pristine nursing uniform, expertly applies a fresh dressing to PC Barrie's wound, her expression one of deep concentration and compassion. The Metropolitan Police officer, who hails from D Division (Assistant Warrant Officer, Court), rests comfortably on the surgical bed, his weary eyes closed in relief as he entrusts his care to the capable hands of the nursing sister. The Convalescent Police Seaside Home, located at 205 Kingsway in Hove, was a vital institution for the care and rehabilitation of injured police officers during this period. The seaside town's therapeutic qualities were believed to aid in the recovery process, making it an ideal location for the home. The photograph captures a poignant moment in the healing journey of PC Barrie, as he receives the tender care and support of Sister Montgomery in the comfort of the home's soothing surroundings. The late 1960s marked a significant era in British history, with social and cultural changes sweeping across the country. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the world of nursing and police care during this period, providing a poignant reminder of the human connection and compassion that lies at the heart of healthcare.
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