Duchess Of Gloucester Opens New Hospital For Paraplegics (1949)

Isleworth, London. LS. Exterior view, part of new hospital for paraplegics. Duchess of Gloucester House and grounds, MS. MS. The Duchess of Gloucester leaving after opening the hospital. Hilary Marquand, Minister of Pensions, shakes hands with her before she enters car with another woman. MS. Duchess and Mr Marquand chatting to a man in wheelchair. MS. Mr Marquand escorting Duchess past line of men in wheelchairs. MS. Men in wheelchairs lined up for inspection. MS. Some of the men drinking cups of tea. One holds small daughter on lap. MS. The Duchess chatting with some of the men. MS. Pan up from man in wheelchair to Duchess walking away. LS. GV. Interior, inaugural ceremony with Duchess and several dignitaries on platform. MS. Duchess of Gloucester speaking. MS. Duchess shaking hands with people in wheelchairs outdoors. MS. Interior of kitchen, women preparing soup. MS. Nurse serving men at dining table. SCU. Two men eating. MS. Back view, people eating. CU. Man eating. MS. Men in wheelchairs playing