Shropshire Archives

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital ("the Orthopaedic") which had been founded in 1900 was originally located at Baschurch in Shropshire and this was one of the places that injured soldiers were brought to for treatment during World War 1. Our display features two injured soldiers. One, Jim Sherwood, survived the war and went on to work at the hospital for 40 years. The other, Edwin Morris, also survived the war despite shrapnel injuries and being gassed and married Letitia Edwards who was working at Baschurch during the war.
The display also features a Thomas splint with supporting information. Sir Robert Jones, one of the hospital founders, popularised the use of the Thomas splint which reduced the mortality rate from fractures of the femur (thigh bone).
There are also other pictures from the time including a drawing made by one of the patients.

Suitable for

• Any age

Where

The Main Entrance
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital
Gobowen
Shropshire
SY10 7AG

Transport yourself to 1915 - experience a WW1 ‘Field Hospital’, view exhibits from the Stokesay Court and British Red Cross archives and Shropshire Regimental Museum and tour the rooms where soldiers recuperated. Step back in time and experience how Stokesay Court might have been transformed as part of the war effort. Devised from research into Stokesay Court and British Red Cross archives. Proceeds to be shared with the British Red Cross.
Event 1pm - 4.30pm. Tea rooms open 1pm - 4pm. Tickets available from www.wegottickets.com or on the gate
Ticketed concert also available on 19 April 5 - 7pm - see separate listing. Concert tickets available in advance only.
See www.stokesaycourt.com for full details.

Suitable for

• Any age

Where

Stokesay Court
Onibury
Craven Arms
SY7 9BD

Admission

Adult £8, child under 16 £4

The concert will include a selection of popular songs, hymns and poems of the time mixed with pre-recorded readings of letters, received from past patients of the hospital, and a narration explaining the story of the hospital and the roles of the owners, staff and patients. The entertainment will be provided by a troupe of local actors and musicians and staged in the evocative setting of Stokesay Court’s Great Hall. Proceeds will be shared with the British Red Cross. Combined tickets for the Open House afternoon event + concert (£18) and concert only tickets (£15) are limited and available in advance only from www.wegottickets.com
Full details on www.stokesaycourt.com

Where

Stokesay Court,
Onibury,
Craven Arms,
SY7 9BD