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Sister Ada Starkey, one of the thirty four nurses helping to give miners a proper nursing
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Sister Ada Starkey, one of the thirty four nurses helping to give miners a proper nursing
Sister Ada Starkey, one of the thirty four nurses helping to give miners a proper nursing service at the pithead, attending to sixteen year old coal miner Cyril Ainsworth at Church Gresley in Derbyshire.
12th January 1948
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
DM 011139-1
Media ID 21377127
© Mirrorpix
Coal Health Injured Medical Medicine Miners Mining National Health Service Nurse Worker
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Sister Ada Starkey, a dedicated nurse among the thirty-four compassionate healthcare professionals providing essential nursing services to miners at the pithead, demonstrates her unwavering commitment as she attends to sixteen-year-old coal miner Cyril Ainsworth in Church Gresley, Derbyshire. This poignant image captured on the 12th of January 1948 showcases the invaluable role played by nurses like Sister Ada during this era. In an industry fraught with danger and physical hardships, Sister Ada's expertise and nurturing touch bring solace to young Cyril who has suffered injuries while working underground. With tender care etched on her face, Sister Ada tends to his wounds, embodying the spirit of compassion that defines these unsung heroes of healthcare. This photograph serves as a testament not only to Sister Ada's dedication but also highlights the broader significance of medical support within mining communities. As part of the National Health Service (NHS), these nurses provide vital aid and comfort amidst challenging conditions faced by coal miners across Britain. The image from Mirrorpix encapsulates an era when healthcare was transforming lives in industrial settings. It stands as a reminder of both the resilience exhibited by workers in hazardous occupations and the tireless efforts made by medical professionals like Sister Ada Starkey – their selflessness forever imprinted on history.
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