Videos tagged with University of Leeds

This lecture, "Prostheses and the First World War," delivered by Louise Bell, PhD researcher from the University of Leeds and The National Archives, delves into the significant impact of World War I on amputees. It details the prosthetics issued to approximately 41,000 British servicemen who returned missing limbs, and the care provided by dedicated limb fitting centers. The talk explores the journey from injury to receiving an artificial limb, examining the types of prostheses available and their applications, offering a deeper understanding of the war's enduring legacy.