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Description: | In 1915 the National Institute for the Blind founded St Dunstan's Hostel for Blinded Soldiers and Sailors. The hostel in Regent's Park housed 16 soldiers blinded during World War I.
Through the work of its leader Sir Arthur Pearson, who was himself blind, the soldiers were taught how to lead a normal life and support themselves and their families. Like other charities, the institute raised funds for the hostel by selling charity lapel pins.
During World War I, flag days became a regular feature of London life and gave Londoners an opportunity to show their support for the war effort. | License: | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.5/ | Publisher: | Museum of London | Rights holder: | Museum of London | Subjects: | Public services London at War | Temporal: | 1918 | Source: | Museum of London | Identifier: | http://www.20thcenturylondon.org.uk/rser... | Go to resource |
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