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St Dunstans Hostel advertisement, WW1
A full page of The Tatler devoted to reporting on the work of St. Dunstans Hostel for Blinded Soldiers and Sailors in Regents Park, London. The hostel sought to rehabilitate men blinded in the war and to equip them with new skills. Pictures show the workshops with men learning carpentry and boot repairing while several testimonials show how patients have successfully managed with a new or existing trade. One man has become a masseur, another a poultry farmer and a shorthand clerk has returned to his old job at the Asiatic Petroleum Company and has been treated entirely as any other member of staff. Date: 1918
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The Tatler's Full-Page Tribute to St. Dunstan's Hostel: Rehabilitating Blinded Heroes of WW1 in Regent's Park, London (1918) This evocative photograph from The Tatler, published in 1918, offers a poignant glimpse into the groundbreaking work of St. Dunstan's Hostel for Blinded Soldiers and Sailors in Regent's Park, London. Amidst the devastation of the First World War, this remarkable institution sought to restore hope and purpose to men whose lives had been forever altered by blindness. The image showcases the bustling workshops where men were taught new skills, enabling them to regain their independence and contribute to society once more. The carpentry and boot repairing workshops are depicted in action, with intently focused men at their tasks. These trades not only provided essential vocational training but also fostered a sense of camaraderie and community among the patients. Numerous testimonials accompany the photograph, sharing inspiring stories of men who have successfully adapted to their new circumstances. One man, for instance, has become a masseur, offering solace and relief to his fellow veterans. Another has taken up poultry farming, while a shorthand clerk has returned to his old job at the Asiatic Petroleum Company and is now treated as an equal among his colleagues. St. Dunstan's Hostel played a crucial role in the rehabilitation of hundreds of blinded servicemen, providing them with the necessary skills and support to re-enter the workforce and live fulfilling lives. This powerful advertisement serves as a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit, even in the face of adversity.
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