10 - Cellar-House of Pervyse by Mairi Chisholm, Elsie Knocker

Uncover the riveting true story of Mairi Chisholm and Elsie Knocker, two British nurses who defied the odds and changed the face of medical aid during World War I. Known for their audacity to treat wounded soldiers directly on the front lines, these women defied regulations and created their own first aid post, just a hundred yards away from the trenches in a town named Pervyse. This podcast dives deep into their three and a half year journey of courage and resilience, from fundraising for their self-run aid stations concrete reinforcement and steel door, to documenting their experiences through photography. Their heroic efforts were recognized by King Albert I of Belgium who decorated them with the Order of Léopold II, Knights Cross. Using Mairi and Elsie’s personal journals and letters, Geraldine Edith Mitton brings their awe-inspiring story to life, providing a riveting narrative of two heroic women who paved their own way on the Western Front.