The British Empire and its effect on Plymouth


Ward at Stonehouse Hospital


This picture gives an impression of the hygiene and cleanliness required during the Edwardian period when the photo was taken. The wards were run as messes, just as on ships, and the patients deferred to rank and organised their own eating arrangements and also helped with the cleaning when possible.


Empire in Your Backyard: Plymouth Article


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