A factual account of the work done by the St. Dunstan’s school for war-blinded men and women. Situated on the edge of Britain’s beautiful Sussex Downs, this great institution trains men and women who have lost their sight in the two world wars to live happy and useful lives. Rehabilitations includes courses in a wide variety of trades and professions, crafts, music and dancing. Braille reading and both indoor and outdoor sports.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
323272
Language
English
Subject categories
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Veterans
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Victims
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Women in war
Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Victims
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Rehabilitation
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Victims
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Blind - Education
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Rehabilitation
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)