Crimson Fields

[barrysutton]

A fairly good attempt at re-creating a W.W.1 field Hospital , however some of the uniform and insignia is wrong, i.e. sisters cape (should have been red not maroon) and other things such as Matron's cape.

[dollydettol]

I agree and it was so silent, so near the front, would have expected 'war noise' who advises on these get it wrong all the time

[barrysutton]

Another point, the Matron's Q.A.I.M.N.S. medal should be in silver gilt, the sister's ones were in silver.

[backman]

 I did think it strange that the Tippets were maroon rather than scarlet,but I suppose it is only meant to be a representation of the period? I must dig out my copy of Lyn Macdonalds Roses of No Mans Land ,I can recommend it for a good description of the work of WW1 Nurses.

[myk1066]

I have just watched the first 2 episodes of this.  What a big shame that they couldn't get the uniforms of the nurses right.  There is a wealth of information out there as we all know, what have their researchers been up to?  On the whole a good watch though.

[Sarah Rogers]

I heard that Professor Christine Hallet was the advisor, doesnt mean to say that they listened to it... look at the mess they mad eof the London uniforms, and still do a little on call the Midwife...even down to having the wromg name above the hospital!, and my Godmothers son did the music.on crimson fields....