Endell Street Military Hospital
Endell Street Military Hospital
Endell Street Military Hospital (pronounced: /ɛnˈdɛl striːt ˈmɪlɪtəri hɒˈspɪtəl/) was a pioneering medical institution that operated in London, England during the First World War.
Etymology
The hospital was named after its location on Endell Street in the Covent Garden district of London. The term "military hospital" refers to its primary function as a medical facility for treating wounded soldiers.
History
Endell Street Military Hospital was established in 1915 by suffragettes Louisa Garrett Anderson and Flora Murray. It was the only hospital in Britain to be staffed entirely by women during the war. The hospital treated over 26,000 patients during its operation from 1915 to 1919.
Related Terms
- Suffragette: A member of women's organizations in the late-19th and early-20th centuries which advocated the extension of the franchise, or the right to vote in public elections, to women.
- Military Hospital: A hospital reserved for the use of military personnel, their dependents and other authorized users.
- World War I: A global war originating in Europe that lasted from 28 July 1914 to 11 November 1918.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Endell Street Military Hospital
- Wikipedia's article - Endell Street Military Hospital
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