The Opening of the Prince of Wales Hospital at Cardiff (Wales) Feb. 20th 1918. By H.R.H. Edward Prince of Wales

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The Opening of the Prince of Wales Hospital at Cardiff (Wales) Feb. 20th 1918. By H.R.H. Edward Prince of Wales

Archif Sgrin a Sain Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library of Wales Screen and Sound Archive
Cardiff/Caerdydd
1918-02-01
Silent
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12m

A stark illustration of the mutilation that survivors of the fight for King and Country endured. Opening 'The Prince of Wales' Hospital for Limbless Sailors and Soldiers, Wales and Monmouthshire, Cardiff' must have been a sobering experience for the patron prince, watching veterans parade around the specially created "Miniature Wild Wales" in the grounds. The men follow the circular path as if on a macabre treadmill, supported by sticks, crutches and artificial limbs.

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