Health Collection (#9)

Salford Union Infirmary / Hope Hospital
Hope Hospital, Eccles Old Road, Salford. The hospital was opened in 1882 as the Salford Union Infirmary, more usually known as Hope Hospital

Healthy Recreation
A young woman prepares to take a putt whilst out playing golf with a female companion. A small boy stands behind acting as caddie for the day, looking away in to the distance

Band, Darenth Training Colony Band, Kent
The military band at the Darenth Training Colony near Dartford in Kent. The colony, for adult mental defectives, was set up by the Metropolitan Asylums Board in 1904 as an addition to the existing

Grove Hospital, Tooting Grove, Surrey
The Grove Hospital, at Tooting Grove, Surrey (now South London) was one of five new hospitals opened by the Metropolitan Asylums Board in the 1890s for the treatment of infectious diseases such as

Darenth Schools and Training Colony, Kent
The Darenth Schools (top left), near Dartford in Kent, were opened in 1878 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board as a residential institution for imbecile children from London

Union Infirmary, Bagthorpe, Nottingham
The front of the Nottingham Union Infirmary at Bagthorpe with staff standing outside. Designed by Arthur Marshall, the infirmary and its accompanying workhouse were opened in 1903

COLIN IN SECRET GARDEN
Colin recovers his health

A man brushing his teeth
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Purple plums (Prunus hybrid)
Ripe purple plums (Prunus hybrid). Photographed in July

Garlic for sale on the market in Cours Saleya, Nice, Alpes Maritimes, Cote d Azur, Provence, France, Europe

AIDS sign in the village of Gimbii, Oromo country, Welega state, Ethiopia, Africa

Roof Top Pool in New Royal Bath, Thermae Bath Spa, Bath, Avon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Morning exercise against the background of Lujiazui Finance and Trade zone, with Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai, China, Asia

People doing early morning t ai chi exercises in the Huangpu Park on the Bund, Shanghai, China, Asia

Backpacker crossing bridge in the Valle Frances, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, South America

Two cherries on stalks
Ripe cherries ( Prunus cerasus ) on stalks

Baby boy
MODEL RELEASED. Baby boy. Nine month old boy wearing a Christmas hat

Student Nurses 1940S
Four young British student nurses making notes together from medical textbooks

Dispenser at London Hospital, Whitechapel
A dispenser at the London Hospital, Whitechapel, East London, pouring some liquid from a jug into a smaller container

Miss UK runner up and Penthouse pet Helen Caunt, aged 20. 15th July 1971

Domestic Dog, Lurcher cross, elderly adult, with heart condition, close-up of head and front legs, sleeping, England, August

Private John Parkhurst, Company E, Second New York Heavy Artillery, 1865

Victorian Wallpaper - in popular emerald green - which contained poisonous arsenic. William Morris, famed for his wallpaper designs

Vegan oat and chickpeas hamburger is pictured at Tasty Beet Juicy
A vegan oat and chickpeas hamburger is pictured at Tasty Beet Juicy and Healthy Food restaurant in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico January 29, 2018. Picture taken January 29, 2018. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez

Illustration photo of a Veganburg vegan hamburger
A Veganburg vegan hamburger is seen in this illustration photo January 30, 2018. REUTERS/Thomas White/Illustration

Red peppers are displayed on a vendors stand at the Farmers Market in Ta Qali
Red peppers are displayed on a vendors stand at the Farmers Market, where farmers can sell their fruit and vegetables directly to the public, in Ta Qali, Malta February 6, 2018

A woman manipulates dehydrated yucca at the Quinta Carmelita store, producers of natural and vegan products, in San Salvador, El Salvador February 6, 2018. REUTERS/Jose Cabezas

Tomatoes are seen prior to being dehydrated at the Quinta Carmelita store, producers of natural and vegan products, in San Salvador, El Salvador February 6, 2018. REUTERS/Jose Cabezas

Sunchokes, also known as Jerusalem artichokes, are seen in vegetable crates at the Farmers Market, where farmers can sell their fruit and vegetables directly to the public, in Ta Qali

Mobile X-ray unit med01_01_0532
Staff lifting mobile radiography and X-ray apparatus from a van. Mobile X-ray units, designed by Marie Curie, were used during WWI

Anaesthetic room med01_01_0380
St Michaels Orthopaedic Hospital, Marine Parade East, Clacton On Sea, Tendring, Essex. A view of the anaesthetic room. Photographed for the Topical Press Agency Ltd in May1939

Demonstrating an iron lung med01_01_0377
Charing Cross Underground Station, City Of Westminster, Greater London. Two nurses operating an iron lung at an exhibition in Charing Cross underground station

Mobile first aid post MED01_01_0220
A bus which has been converted into an A.R.P. mobile first aid post. Converted buses were first used in September 1939. Some could still be used as ordinary buses

The Visitation, 1505. Creators: Jakob Strub, Hans Strub
The Visitation, 1505.

The Annunciation to Saint Anne, 1505. Creator: Bernhard Strigel
The Annunciation to Saint Anne, 1505. The story of the Annunciation to Saint Anne appears in The Golden Legend and in the apocryphal gospels.

Saint Roch as Patron of Plague Victims, 1623. Creator: Workshop of Peter Paul Rubens
Saint Roch as Patron of Plague Victims, 1623.

The Sacrifice of Isaac, 1715. Creator: Giovanni Battista Piazzetta
The Sacrifice of Isaac, 1715.

The pool at Bethesda, 1724. Creator: Giovanni Paolo Panini
The pool at Bethesda, 1724.

The Annunciation, 1580. Creator: Paolo Veronese
The Annunciation, 1580.

Portrait of Doge Francesco Venier, 1554. Creator: Titian
Portrait of Doge Francesco Venier, 1554.

Saint Francis with the Stigmata, held up by an Angel, 1610. Creator: Ferrau Fenzoni
Saint Francis with the Stigmata, held up by an Angel, 1610.

Quarantined on Hoffman Isl'd, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Quarantined on Hoffman Isl'd, between c1910 and c1915.

Quarantined children of cholera victim, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Quarantined children of cholera victim, between c1910 and c1915.

Plague Ship, which carries suspects to Hoffman Island, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Plague Ship, which carries suspects to Hoffman Island, between c1910 and c1915 Hoffman Island, New York City, where immigrants with infectious diseases were held in quarantine before arriving at

White Wings under police protection, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
White Wings under police protection, 1911. Shows men dressed in white uniforms and hats sweeping garbage in the streets, during a New York City garbage strike, Nov. 8-11, 1911.

White Wings who have not struck, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
White Wings who have not struck, 1911. Shows men in white uniforms and hats with brooms in the street to sweep trash during the New York City garbage strike, Nov. 8-11, 1911.

Rehearsal, Futurist Play House, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Rehearsal, Futurist Play House, between c1910 and c1915.

Prince Joachim, Germany, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Prince Joachim, Germany, 1911.

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"Preserving Lives: A Journey Through Health" Step back in time to Shotley Bridge General Hospital, County Durham, where the echoes of WW1 still resonate. Silhouettes of wounded soldiers and the tireless efforts of medical professionals remind us of the sacrifices made for our health. Warwick County Mental Hospital in Hatton, Warwickshire, stands as a testament to the evolution of mental healthcare. From its humble beginnings in 1827 as Bricklayers, it has grown into a sanctuary for those seeking solace and support. "The Vegetabull" poster catches your eye – a playful reminder that nourishing our bodies with wholesome foods is essential for optimal health. Crieff Hydropathic in Perthshire, Scotland offers rejuvenation through hydrotherapy treatments amidst breathtaking scenery. Greek vase painting by Sosias depicts Achilles and Patroclus - an ancient reminder that even heroes require care and healing. Our own journey towards wellness starts with understanding ourselves; a front view diagram reveals intricate facial muscles responsible for expressions we often take for granted. A nostalgic glimpse into the 1950s introduces us to a dedicated Health Visitor who tirelessly served communities with compassion and expertise. Whipps Cross Hospital in Essex continues this legacy today, providing cutting-edge medical care while cherishing human connection. Innocence radiates from a girl playing Nurse – reminding us that nurturing others is inherent within us all. The diversity between adult and children's teeth showcases how oral hygiene plays an integral role in maintaining overall health. From historical landmarks to everyday moments, these snapshots invite reflection on the value we place on our well-being. Let them inspire you to cherish your health as much as those who have dedicated their lives to preserving it.