Health Collection (page 7)

Poster, Don t be afraid of Soap and Water. Showing a little boy welcoming a humanised jug and a bar of soap. Issued by the Health and Cleanliness Council. 20th century

Voting on the National Health Service Act, 1948
Counting of votes in the British Medical Association plebiscite on the National Health Service Act at BMA House, Tavistock Square, London. 1948

Woman measuring her waist. She may be keeping track of weight loss during a diet but compulsive self-measurement may be a symptom of a body image disorder such as anorexia nervosa

Ham sandwich with lettuce. A mixture of food groups is part of a healthy diet

Sprouting beans. Sprouted adzuki beans, mung beans, green lentils and chickpeas. Sprouted pulses and seeds are highly nutritious, containing calcium, niacin, B vitamins and minerals

Measuring hip girth
MODEL RELEASED. Measuring hip girth using a tape measure

Heart shape in clouds, conceptual image

Reading War Hospital, Reading, Berkshire
During the First World War, the Reading Union workhouse (opened 1867) on Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, was used as a military hospital

Grove Hospital, Tooting Grove, south west London
Administration block of the Grove Hospital, Tooting Grove, south west London (originally in Surrey), one of five new hospitals opened by the Metropolitan Asylums Board in the 1890s for the treatment

Union Workhouse, Bakewell, Derbyshire
Bakewell Union workhouse. The porter and two other men stand at the entrance, while another stands at the left near a wheelbarrow

Four patients at the Medical Centre, Hendon
Scene at the Metropolitan Police Medical Centre, Hendon, north west London, showing four patients in dressing gowns and pyjamas chatting in a hospital ward

Lancaster County Asylum, Quernmore Road, Lancaster
The Lancaster County Lunatic Asylum was established at Quernmore Road, Lancaster Moor in 1816. It later became Lancaster County Mental Hospital and after 1948 was renamed Lancaster Moor Hospital

Grove Military Hospital, Tooting Grove, Surrey
Children stand at the gates of the Grove Hospital at Tooting Grove, Surrey (now South London) during its First World War service as a military hospital

Fountain Hospital, Tooting, Surrey
The Fountain Hospital at Tooting in Surrey (now South London) was opened in 1893 as a fever hospital by the Metropolitan Asylums Board

Union Workhouse, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales
The Haverfordwest Union workhouse, designed by William Owen, was opened in 1839. It was later known as Priory Mount and then as St Thomas Hospital

Grove Fever Hospital, Tooting Grove, Surrey
Birds eye view of the Grove Hospital, Tooting Grove, Surrey (now South London), one of five new hospitals opened by the Metropolitan Asylums Board in the 1890s for the treatment of infectious

St Benedicts Hospital, Tooting, South London
St Benedicts Hospital which lay between Church Lane and Rectory Lane in Tooting, South London. The hospital was established in 1897

Swindon & Highworth Union Workhouse, Swindon, Wiltshire
The Swindon and Highworth Union workhouse on Highworth Road, at Stratton St Margaret near Swindon, Wiltshire. The building, opened in 1846, later became St Margarets Hospital

Moral and Industrial Training Schools, Leeds
A very early photograph of the Moral and Industrial Training Schools, Beckett Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire. The Schools were erected in 1846-48 by the Leeds Board of Guardians to house

Ecclesall Bierlow Workhouse, Sheffield, South Yorkshire
An unusual view from the doorstep of the Ecclesall Bierlow Union workhouse at Nether Edge, Sheffield, South Yorkshire. The building on the opposite side of the street was used as the Unions offices

Wayland Military Hospital, Attleborough, Norfolk. The hospital operated during the First World War in the Wayland Unions new workhouse infirmary, erected at Attleborough in 1912-13

Tooting Military Hospital, Tooting Graveney, Surrey
The Tooting Military Hospital operated during World War One in a building on Church Lane, Tooting Graveney, Surrey, formerly St Josephs Roman Catholic college

Sliven, Bulgaria - The Sinite Kamani rocks
Sliven, Bulgaris. The famous rocky massif Sinite Kamani ( The Blue Rocks ) and the associated national park, the fresh air and the mineral springs offer diverse opportunities for leisure and tourism

Cephos cold and flu powder advertisement
Advert for Cephos cold and flu powder depicting a poorly looking woman, dressed rather smartly, and standing, hanging onto a strap on a bus or tube train

Health Visitor / 1958
Examination by the school health visitor

High Tea above London
A young man defies gravity by perching on a pole on the roof of the new BBC Broadcasting House building and having a truely High Tea! Date: early 1930s

Early morning runner, Richmond Park, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Backpackers in steamy light, Queets Vall, Olympic National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Washington State, United States of America (U.S.A.), North America

Sacks of tea, Melfort Tea Factory, Nuwara-Eliya region, Sri Lanka

Mint tea, Marrakech, Morocco, North Africa

Mountaineers and climbers, Mont Blanc range, French Alps, France, Europe

Mother and her daughter, Frederick Douglass housing project, Anacostia, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Anacostia, D.C. Frederick Douglass housing project. Mother and her daughter

Christ Washing the Apostles Feet, c. 1618. Creator: Jacques Callot
Christ Washing the Apostles Feet, c. 1618

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary has been presented with a national award for its work on infertility. Dr Rosemary Williams of the gynaecology department

Southend F. C training for cup tie. 29th January 1921. Captain Arthur Whalley skipping
Southend F.C training for cup tie. 29th January 1921. Captain Arthur Whalley skipping

1969 Miss UK contestants. 18th August 1972

Aneurin Bevan the Nation Health Minister and founder of the NHS is toured around the 400 bed Park Hospital Davy Hulme, Lancashire. Sylvia Beckingham aged 13 was too shy to ask him any questions. 1947

Large group of male nurses and probable superintendent on steps of institution. Date: 1945-60

Pilate Washing His Hands, 1663. Creator: Mattia Preti
Pilate Washing His Hands, 1663

Murau, c1908. Private Collection

Vintners in an ale house, 1642. From a broadsheet titled Health to All

Le Bidet. Private Collection

A Page from the Egerton Bohun Psalter-Hours, (1370), 1937
A Page from the Egerton Bohun Psalter-Hours, 1370. This is one of a group of manuscripts made for members of the Bohun family, who were earls of Hereford, Essex

The Oriental bath. Massage, 1880s. Artist: Dmitri Ivanovich Yermakov
The Oriental bath. Massage, 1880s. Found in the collection of the Russian Museum of Ethnography

Mary Magdalene annointing the feet of Jesus, c1880. From the Bible (John 12)

Christ raising the daughter of Jairus, Governor of the Synagogue, from the dead, c1860. Artist: Kronheim & Co
Christ raising the daughter of Jairus, Governor of the Synagogue, from the dead, c1860. From the Bible (Mark V)

Scenes in a laundry, 1884. The manageress and female workers are assisted by children

Alfred Adler (1870-1937) Austrian psychiatrist. Adler was a member of the group of psychiatrists around Freud until he broke away in 1911 and developed his theory of Individual Psychology

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"Preserving Lives: A Journey Through Health" Step back in time to Shotley Bridge General Hospital, County Durham, where the echoes of WW1 still resonate. Silhouettes of wounded soldiers and the tireless efforts of medical professionals remind us of the sacrifices made for our health. Warwick County Mental Hospital in Hatton, Warwickshire, stands as a testament to the evolution of mental healthcare. From its humble beginnings in 1827 as Bricklayers, it has grown into a sanctuary for those seeking solace and support. "The Vegetabull" poster catches your eye – a playful reminder that nourishing our bodies with wholesome foods is essential for optimal health. Crieff Hydropathic in Perthshire, Scotland offers rejuvenation through hydrotherapy treatments amidst breathtaking scenery. Greek vase painting by Sosias depicts Achilles and Patroclus - an ancient reminder that even heroes require care and healing. Our own journey towards wellness starts with understanding ourselves; a front view diagram reveals intricate facial muscles responsible for expressions we often take for granted. A nostalgic glimpse into the 1950s introduces us to a dedicated Health Visitor who tirelessly served communities with compassion and expertise. Whipps Cross Hospital in Essex continues this legacy today, providing cutting-edge medical care while cherishing human connection. Innocence radiates from a girl playing Nurse – reminding us that nurturing others is inherent within us all. The diversity between adult and children's teeth showcases how oral hygiene plays an integral role in maintaining overall health. From historical landmarks to everyday moments, these snapshots invite reflection on the value we place on our well-being. Let them inspire you to cherish your health as much as those who have dedicated their lives to preserving it.