We were commissioned by Outside Studios to build some key props for an exhibition called ‘Sanctuary from the Trenches’ at Dunham Massey Hall belonging to the National Trust. During the First World War this Georgian mansion was transformed into a military hospital where 282 soldiers were treated and convalesced.
The operating theatre, table and figures which we built to Outside Studios’ designs, were positioned at the foot of the grand staircase as in the day. We also commissioned a glass blower to recreate the antiseptic fluid flask in use during this time as well as constructing medical apparatus and casts devised during the Great War to help thousands survive and recover from their injuries.
