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The Plague at Hong Kong, in the Mens Ward of the Glass Works, Kennedy Town, Temporarily used as a Hospital (b / w photo)
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The Plague at Hong Kong, in the Mens Ward of the Glass Works, Kennedy Town, Temporarily used as a Hospital (b / w photo)
1047978 The Plague at Hong Kong, in the Mens Ward of the Glass Works, Kennedy Town, Temporarily used as a Hospital (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Plague at Hong Kong, in the Mens Ward of the Glass Works, Kennedy Town, Temporarily used as a Hospital. Illustration for The Graphic, 4 August 1894.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23540092
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Hong Kong Hospital Hospitals Patients Plague Sickness Glass Works Mens Ward Temporarily
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This photograph captures a haunting scene from the past, depicting "The Plague at Hong Kong" in the 19th century. The image showcases the Mens Ward of the Glass Works in Kennedy Town, which was temporarily transformed into a hospital to combat the devastating plague outbreak. The photo, taken by an English photographer whose identity remains unknown, offers a glimpse into the grim reality faced by patients and medical staff during this dark period. Rows of makeshift beds fill up the ward, occupied by individuals suffering from this deadly disease. Their weary faces tell tales of pain and uncertainty as they battle for their lives. The Glass Works itself serves as a stark reminder of how desperate times called for unconventional measures. Its industrial setting juxtaposed with its newfound role as a place of healing reflects both resilience and adaptability in face of adversity. Published in The Graphic on August 4th, 1894, this powerful illustration aimed to raise awareness about the severity of the plague epidemic that plagued Hong Kong at that time. It serves as a testament to humanity's collective struggle against infectious diseases throughout history. Preserved within private collections today, this historic photograph continues to serve as an important reminder of our shared vulnerability and resilience when confronted with public health crises.
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