Soldiers & sailors blinded in war learning useful trades
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Soldiers & sailors blinded in war learning useful trades
Patients at the Blind Soldiers and Sailors Hostel of St Dunstan in Regents Park being taught new skills to equip them for life. On the left, a Belgian soldier makes a basket, in the centre, a man learns to make string bags and the man on the right is making a mat. St. Dunstans was dedicated to rehabilitating blinded soldiers and ensuring they could find employment after the war. Date: 1915
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Bags Belgian Blind Blinded Dunstan Dunstans Employment Handiwork Hostel Learning Patients Regents Rehabilitation Sailors Skills String Trades Rehabilitating Sightless
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This evocative photograph captures a poignant moment in the history of World War I rehabilitation efforts, as soldiers and sailors who had lost their sight during the conflict learn new trades at the Blind Soldiers and Sailors Hostel of St. Dunstan in Regents Park. Established in 1915, St. Dunstan's was dedicated to providing support and training for blinded servicemen, ensuring they could regain their independence and find employment after the war. In this image, a Belgian soldier focuses intently on weaving a basket, while a man in the center learns the art of making string bags. The man on the right is engrossed in creating a mat, their determined expressions a testament to their resilience and determination. The Blind Soldiers and Sailors Hostel played a crucial role in the rehabilitation process, providing not only essential skills training but also a sense of community and camaraderie for those who had been blinded in the line of duty. This photograph offers a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War and the innovative efforts to support those who had been injured in the conflict.
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