These pictures from Sheffield Archives show that the city’s nurses took key roles going back to World War One just over a century ago. One picture shows Mary Agatha Brown, holder of the Military Medal, who served throughout that conflict. To order copies of these pictures, head to www.picturesheffield.com and search using the reference number in the caption.
5. On the wards
A ward in the City General Hospital, which later became the Northern General Hospital, in June 1964. Ref no: s22632 Photo: Picture Sheffield
6. Party time
A children's Christmas Party at the Royal Hospital, West Street, in the 1950s. Ref no: s09394 Photo: Picture Sheffield
7. Bathing baby
A bathroom at Fulwood Cottage Homes, Bolehill, Blackbrook Road, which opened in 1905, comprising 21 cottages, superintendent's office and lodge, committee room, stores and workshops. Built for 362 children. Pictured in the 1950s. Ref no: s07788 1950’s Photo: Picture Sheffield
8. Nurses in action
The Royal Infirmary Coronary Care Unit, Sheffield, pictured in 1971. Ref no: h00039 Photo: Picture Sheffield