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Mr Marlowe of Painted Fabrics

The establishment of Painted Fabrics Limited owed much to Annie Bindon Carter (1883-1969) who, in 1915, volunteered to help at the Wharncliffe War Hospital at Middlewood, Sheffield. She organised painting classes as a form of occupational therapy for soldiers who had suffered physical and psychological injuries (including amputations) during the First World War.At the end of the war Mrs Carter obtained premises at West Bar, Sheffield which were converted and equipped as workshops for a few men, with financial help from local people. After a visit from Earl Haig, the authorities realised the possibilities of employment for severely disabled ex-servicemen that the enterprise presented. In 1923, land and hutments at the old WaC (Womens Auxiliary Army Corps) camp at Norton Woodseats, Sheffield were purchased by the United Services Fund and leased to the newly formed company Painted Fabrics Limited. Some of the huts became workshops, while others were converted to homes for some of the men and their wives and families.Original at Sheffield Archives, ref. PF/4/2/4

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This print captures the remarkable story of Mr Marlowe, a member of Painted Fabrics Limited, and pays tribute to Annie Bindon Carter, whose dedication and compassion shaped the establishment. In 1915, amidst the turmoil of the First World War, Mrs Carter selflessly volunteered at Wharncliffe War Hospital in Sheffield. Recognizing the importance of occupational therapy for soldiers with physical and psychological injuries, she organized painting classes that provided solace and purpose. Inspired by her experiences at the hospital, Mrs Carter secured premises at West Bar after the war's end. With support from local benefactors, these spaces were transformed into workshops for a select group of men who had suffered severe disabilities during their service. The enterprise gained recognition when Earl Haig himself visited and acknowledged its potential as an avenue for employment. In 1923, Painted Fabrics Limited found its permanent home at Norton Woodseats in Sheffield. The United Services Fund purchased land and hutments from the old Women's Auxiliary Army Corps camp to accommodate both workshops and homes for disabled ex-servicemen along with their wives and families. This poignant image stands as a testament to resilience in adversity. It symbolizes how one woman's determination sparked an initiative that not only provided livelihoods but also fostered hope within a community deeply affected by war. Preserved within Sheffield Archives as part of our heritage collection (ref PF/4/2/4), this photograph serves as a reminder of human strength triumphing over adversity – an enduring legacy that continues to inspire generations today.

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