Unknown Warriors-The Medical Front in Lewisham-exhibition at Lewisham library

A FREE Armistice themed exhibition at Lewisham library looks at the medical front in

Lewisham and the people-civilians and soldiers-who fought in it. The number of wounded was unprecedented and caring for them at home was a huge challenge for both the military and civilian authorities. The exhibition explains how the wounded were brought from the front line to Lewisham Military Hospital and how they were cared for. Nurses played a vital role. As well as caring for the wounded, some like Sister Daisy Ankers, kept autograph books to boost morale. Daisy’s autograph book has the names of many soldiers treated at Lewisham Military Hospital. Many were wounded during the gas attack at Ypres (April–May) 1915. Daisy’s autograph book was recently donated to Lewisham Archives and was the inspiration for the exhibition. It can be seen, together with colour reproductions of some pages, in a separate archive display in the Local History and Archive Centre reading room.

Opening times: Exhibition 9-am-7pm (Tuesday-Friday), 10am-7pm (Monday), 9am -5pm (Saturday), 10am-4pm (Sunday). Autograph book Archive display Tuesday’s and Thursdays 9.30-12.45 & 14.15-17.45. Otherwise by appointment (local.studies@lewisham.gov.uk).

Venues: Exhibition 2nd Floor Lewisham Library, 199-200 Lewisham High Street SE13 6LG. Autograph book Archive display Local History and Archive Centre Reading Room, 2nd Floor Lewisham Library, 199-200 Lewisham High Street SE13 6LG.

On now until 31 March 2019.

Lewisham Military Hospital. ⓒLewisham Local history and Archives Centre.

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