The original caption may contain language which is historic and which may no longer be considered appropriate. It has been retained in the record in the interest of historical accuracy.
The caption on the reverse of the photograph reads: “St. Charles’ nurses’ reunion. St. Charles Hospital, Ladbroke Grove, held their annual nurses reunion to-day. It was attended by a large number of former and present nurses. Photo shows:- A group of past and present nurses chatting over the teacups.”
The St Charles’ Hospital opened as the St Marylebone Union Infirmary in 1881. A Nurses’ Home was built in later that decade, and Florence Nightingale established a Training School for Nurses. More accommodation for nurses was built in the 1920s and 1930s. High-resolution copies of this image are available for free for non-commercial use. Please Enquire to place an order.
This is part of the Series: MED01/01 Series of prints; within the Collection: MED01 Topical Press Agency Medical Collection
Source: Historic England Archive
Photographer: Topical Press Agency Limited
Photographer: Harrison, Norman Kingsley
Hospital, Women's History, Food And Drink
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