| MAYOR OF SOUTHPORT OPENS VAD HOSPITAL | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tape Master: | 5170 | |
| Catalog #: | 367760 | |
| Clip Number: | 367760-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | ON 217 G | |
| Timecode: | 01:16:56 - 01:17:43 | |
| Location: | Southport, Lancashire | |
| Year Shot: | 1914 (Estimated Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | HEALTH AND MEDICINE: Hospitals LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, Lancashire WORLD WAR ONE, MILITARY: Medical | |
| Description: | MAYOR OF SOUTHPORT OPENS VAD HOSPITAL (aka WOUNDED SOLDIERS AT VETERANS' HOSPITAL) Men recline on beds facing row of windows. or sit up in chairs beside beds; through windows can see a few men in next room; 2 nurses in BG. Closer shot a couple wounded soldiers - 1 lying on his bed; other sitting up in next bed. Then; outdoor meal; looking down long table; set w/ tea cups etc. - & large pot. Outside hosp. - some vets sit in wheelchairs in yard or on porch; another stands; w/ crutches. Finally CU woman pushes a man in a large wicker wheelchair - enclosed; w/ side window. Casualties. | |
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