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Nurses at Chipping Norton Parochial Fete baby show
Group of nurses at the Parochial Fete at the Vicarage, Chipping Norton. Prizegiving at a baby show. A vicar in a boater hat addresses the crowd. Queens Nurse Lucy Cross is marked on image. Reverse reads Mother age 29 1917 Queens Nurse- Lucy Crosse. Date: 1917
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© The Royal College of Nursing Archive Collection / Bubblepunk
Addresses Boater Britain British Nurse Nurses Medicine Chipping Crosse Fete Health Healthcare Lucy Marked Norton Nurse Nurses Nursing Parochial Queens Reads Reverse Treatment Vicar Vicarage Wellbeing Prizegiving
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This photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts a group of dedicated nurses at the Chipping Norton Parochial Fete in 1917. The scene unfolds at the Vicarage, where the baby show prizegiving is taking place. The Vicar, dressed elegantly in a boater hat, addresses the excited crowd with a sense of pride and anticipation. Among the nurses, Queen's Nurse Lucy Cross stands out, marked clearly in the image. The reverse of the print reveals that the mother of the award-winning baby is 29 years old. The photograph offers a glimpse into the rich history of nursing in Britain during this period. Queen's Nurses were trained and employed by the Local Government Board to provide skilled nursing care in the community, especially in rural areas. Their role was crucial in improving public health and providing essential medical care to those in need. The baby show at the Parochial Fete would have been an opportunity for mothers to showcase their babies and receive advice from the expert Queen's Nurses. The event underscores the importance of community engagement and the role of healthcare professionals in promoting wellbeing during a time when the National Health Service was still in its infancy. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the dedication and commitment of nurses like Lucy Cross, who played a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare in Britain.
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