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A Very Special Hospital

Mrs. Mortimer explains why nursing at East Grinstead was the peak of her career!

The Guinea Pig Club

Mrs. Mortimer recalls how the name came about.

Socializing With Patients

Mrs. Mortimer shares her experience socializing with the patients of East Grinstead and the fond memories she has to this day.

The Doctors of East Grinstead

Mrs. Mortimer expresses the respect given to the doctors by the patients.

Caring for the Burned Patients

Mrs. Mortimer describes the process of treating the severely burned patients.

Different Types of Skin Grafts

Mrs. Mortimer describes the skin grafts performed by the doctors and how experimenting with the patients on all parts of their bodies was accepted.

More Than An Orthopedic Hospital

Mrs. Mortimer shares a story of witnessing her first amputation of a patient’s leg and her feeling of weakness in the operating room.

The Decision to go to East Grinstead

Mrs. Mortimer tells of her decision to work as an operating room nurse alongside Dr. McIndoe at East Grinstead, all the time wondering if she could stand to care for such badly wounded patients in such a unique hospital environment.

Young Lady Starting A Career

Mrs. Mortimer reflects back on her early years and how the family decision to move to England provided her the opportunity to pursue a nursing career.

Air Show Canceled in Mid Air

Mr. Batt shares his experience of being under a parachute ready to land when inclement weather causes the air show to cancel.

Parachute a Pretty Reliable System

Mr. Batt speaks about his experiences with parachute jumps.

Always Wanting to Sky Dive!

Mr. Batt shares his experience and memories of sky diving with the Sky Hawks and the Devil's Brigade.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19