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'Fresh air, and plenty of it!' was a favourite Society phrase. Sick children had beds with wheels so they could be moved onto the veranda so they were not stuck indoors.
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Ref: 1475
Title: Invalids on the veranda
Date: After 1900
Location: St Nicholas' Home, Pyrford, Surrey
Creator: C.W. Sillence

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'Fresh air, and plenty of it!' was a favourite Society phrase. Sick children had beds with wheels so they could be moved onto the veranda so they were not stuck indoors.

Rights: © The Children's Society

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