Sandon W.I. at Sandon Hall

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Date:1940

Description:During World War II Sandon Hall was used by the Red Cross as a convalescent home for wounded servicemen. Sandon Women's Institute helped by mending clothing and bedding, and by making bandages.

Standing at the back, second from left is Lady Harrowby, the 5th Countess.

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World War Two Women's Organisations War & Armed Forces Stately Homes & Large Country Houses Organisations, Clubs & Societies Home Front Health & Welfare Organisations Buildings, Architecture, Monuments

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Image courtesy of: Mrs H. W. Sargent

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