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Formal group of matron, nurses and sister outdoors
Formal group of matron, nurses and sister outdoors, at General Hospital Tunbridge Wells, Kent. New print from older photograph. Reverse annotated Matron Kearsley nee Burslem Chairman of the General Hospital Tunbridge Wells, Kent. From T152 Edith Irene Burley Wilson nee Woods 2nd right front row. Date: 1925-35
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1950 Annotated Britain British Nurse Nurses Medicine Burley Burslem Chairman Edith Formal Health Healthcare Irene Kearsley Matron Nurses Nursing Older Reverse Sister Tonbridge Treatment Wellbeing Wells Wilson Woods
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This formal group photograph captures a gathering of dedicated matron, nurses, and sisters from the General Hospital in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, during the 1920s or 1930s. The image showcases the elegance and professionalism of the healthcare workers of the time, as they stand proudly outdoors, surrounded by lush greenery. At the center of the front row, Matron Kearsley, formerly Burslem, can be seen. She is identified as the Chairman of the General Hospital in Tunbridge Wells. To her right, in the second row, is Edith Irene Burley Wilson, nee Woods. The photograph is a new print from an older original, and the reverse annotation provides a glimpse into the past, revealing the names and positions of these remarkable women. The healthcare system in Britain during this era was undergoing significant changes, with the National Health Service (NHS) not yet established. Despite this, these nurses and sisters continued to provide essential care and treatment to their patients, embodying the spirit of compassionate, high-quality medical and healthcare services that would later become synonymous with the NHS. This photograph is a testament to the dedication and commitment of the nursing profession during a pivotal moment in British healthcare history. It serves as a reminder of the vital role that nurses and healthcare workers play in ensuring the wellbeing of their communities, a role that remains just as crucial today as it was nearly a century ago.
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