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: “From East London to a Herts manor. Picture shows a mid-day meal scene, with healthy appetites being provided with plenty of good food. A second helping is often wanted and willingly given.”
During the Second World War, patients of the Queen's Hospital for Children and the Princess Elizabeth of York Hospital for Children were moved to improvised hospitals at Ashendene and Bayford Manor in Hertfordshire. See also MED01/01/1322-1328 and MED01/01/1330-1331. 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
Dining Room, Convalescent Home, Childhood, Food And Drink, Health And Welfare, People At Work, Women
Our website works best with the latest version of the browsers below, unfortunately your browser is not supported. Using an old browser means that some parts of our website might not work correctly.
