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Canvas Print : Woman patient, St Marys Hospital, Paddington, London
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Woman patient, St Marys Hospital, Paddington, London
LFB Special Services trying to help a woman patient at St Marys Hospital, Paddington, London, on 15 April 1959. She has climbed out of a ward window at fifth floor level and is sitting with her feet on a tie rod of the drainpipe. Date: 1959
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Media ID 14158726
© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library
1959 Climbed Danger Dangerous Distress Distressed Drainpipe Feet Floor Helping Level Marys Nightdress Nightie Paddington Patient Pipe Precarious Services Special Talking Ward Waste Firefighting
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image "Woman patient, St Marys Hospital, Paddington, London" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This breathtaking photograph captures a poignant moment in history as London's Fire Brigade Special Services attempt to assist a woman who has climbed out of a hospital window at the fifth floor level. The black and white image transports you back in time, offering a glimpse into the past with its raw emotion and historical significance. Each Canvas Print is meticulously crafted using premium quality materials to bring out the intricate details and tonal range of this powerful image. Add a touch of history and character to your home or office with this inspiring piece of art.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this evocative photograph taken on the fateful night of April 15, 1959, at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, London, a woman patient is seen precariously perched on a drainpipe, with her feet dangling on a tie rod, some five stories above the ground. The image, captured by an unidentified photographer, poignantly illustrates the harrowing moment when the London Fire Brigade's Special Services were called upon to help a distressed woman in distress. The woman, clad in a nightdress or nightgown, had climbed out of her hospital ward window in a desperate bid for freedom or perhaps an escape from her circumstances. The fifth-floor window offered a high and dangerous vantage point, with the drainpipe serving as her only means of support. The waste pipe, which would normally be used for disposing of water, became her lifeline, a tenuous connection to the world below. The London Fire Brigade's Special Services, a team of highly trained and skilled firefighters, were dispatched to the scene to assess the situation and provide assistance. In the photograph, two firefighters can be seen talking to the woman, attempting to calm her and coax her back into the safety of the hospital. Their faces convey a mixture of concern, determination, and compassion as they work to prevent a potentially tragic outcome. This historical photograph, taken during the 1950s, offers a glimpse into a bygone era and the vital role that emergency services played in the lives of Londoners. It serves as a poignant reminder of the human spirit's capacity for resilience and the importance of compassion and understanding during times of crisis.
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