Belgians at Bank Hall Military Hospital, Burnley

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iBase ID

267658

Reference identifier

EBU20150323005

Title

Belgians at Bank Hall Military Hospital, Burnley

Place

Burnley

General notes

During World War I, Bank Hall was converted for use as a military hospital. Housed in its wards were a number of wounded Belgian soldiers, pictured here at Christmas. On Christmas morning the Belgians awoke to a splendid surprise, provided by their British hosts. Each man was given a stocking filled with 'all sorts of good things'. They were also given a Turkey Christmas dinner, followed by Christmas pudding. After their lunch, St. Catherine's Church adult choir performed for them followed by a rendition of their national anthem, all of which was very much appreciated.

Medium

Photographic print

Colour

Monochrome

Original image size

13.5 x 9

Year of image

1914

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Locator

Q12: Belgians at Bank Hall

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