Military patients at Grove Hospital, Tooting Grove, Surrey
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Military patients at Grove Hospital, Tooting Grove, Surrey
The Grove Hospital, Tooting Grove, during the First World War when it became the Grove Military Hospital. Here, military patients, some wearing the hospital blues uniform, receive treatment from nurses and a doctor. Date: circa 1916
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© Mary Evans / Peter Higginbotham Collection
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at the Grove Hospital in Tooting Grove, Surrey, during the First World War. The hospital, which was originally a children's home, had been transformed into a military hospital to provide care for the wounded soldiers returning from the battlefields of Europe. In this image, military patients, some clad in the distinctive blue hospital uniforms, receive treatment from dedicated medical staff. A doctor examines a patient's injury, while nurses attend to others, their faces a mixture of concern and compassion. The scene is one of quiet determination and resilience in the face of adversity. The Grove Hospital played a vital role in the war effort, providing essential care to thousands of soldiers during this period. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the military personnel and the civilians who supported them during this pivotal moment in history. The Grove Hospital was just one of many institutions that provided care and refuge for those in need during this time, reflecting the spirit of community and solidarity that emerged in the face of war.
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