1973 Press Photo Sir Keith Joseph gives blessing to knit-in against arthritis

Sir Keith Joseph gives blessing to knit-in against arthritis.: Sir Keith Joseph, Minister of State for Social Services, has given his blessing to a scheme to use knitting needles to help a cure for arthritis. This morning, Sir Keith visited the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology in Hammersmith, London, to watch nurses, technicians Council's 'Knational Kinit-in", They were knitting for an hour, sponsored at a line, to raise money for arthritis research. Photo shows Sir Keith Joseph, during his visit to the 'kint-in' tried his hand at knitting Standing with him is Chief Nursing officer Margaret Scott.

Photo measures 10.25 x 8 inches.

Photo is dated 05-05-1973.



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