Thomas Splint

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Story of the invention of the splint by Hugh Owen Thomas and its use in World War 1.

Eddie Butler tells the story of the 'Anglesey Bonesetters' Thomas family and looks at development of the splint, originally designed by Hugh Owen Thomas and used in the First World War trenches.
From: Wales and the History of the World ; Conflicts
First broadcast : 17 March 2010

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 11-14

Subject : History

Topic : Twentieth century world

Keywords : First World War

Notes : Good plenary study on the 1st World War. History units - 1st World War or Inventions in Medicine. Background to 'Anglesey Bonesetters' on A Shipwrecked Child and the Thomas Splint.

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