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Pause for thought amid empty beds: ward sister Margaret Sheepy takes a final sad look at
Pause for thought amid empty beds: ward sister Margaret Sheepy takes a final sad look at Whitley Hospital, where shes worked for 11 years. Coventry, West Midlands. 1st December 1988
Coventry Telegraph Archive
Mirrorpix
Coventry
England
Media ID 21837998
© Mirrorpix
Closing Closure Coventry Hospitals National Health Service 1988 West Midlands
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step into the past with our poignant Pause for Thought poster print from Memory Lane Prints. This moving image, taken by the Coventry Telegraph, captures Ward Sister Margaret Sheepy taking a final, sad look at Whitley Hospital, where she had dedicated 11 years of her life. The empty beds in the background add to the poignant atmosphere, making this print a powerful reminder of the past. Bring the history of your community into your home with this beautiful and thought-provoking addition to your wall.
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Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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 poignant print titled "Pause for thought amid empty beds" ward sister Margaret Sheepy captures the bittersweet moment as she takes a final sad look at Whitley Hospital. Having dedicated 11 years of her life to serving the community in Coventry, West Midlands, this image encapsulates the closure of an era. The year is 1988, and the photograph transports us back to a time when hospitals were not just buildings but pillars of hope and healing. The stark emptiness of the beds symbolizes both an end and a new beginning. As Sister Margaret gazes upon these vacant spaces that once held countless lives, her expression reflects a mix of nostalgia, gratitude, and perhaps even sadness. Whitley Hospital's closure marks another chapter in the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare within our National Health Service (NHS). This snapshot from Memory Lane Prints serves as a reminder that behind every hospital's walls lie countless stories: tales of compassion, resilience, and unwavering dedication. As we observe this historical moment captured by Coventry Telegraph Archive in stunning detail, let us pause for thought. Let us honor those like Sister Margaret who have tirelessly served their communities throughout the decades. And may this image serve as a testament to our collective responsibility to cherish and support our healthcare institutions – not only during times of crisis but always.
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