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Margaret Bishop

Played by Catherine Bailey

Fact title Fact data
Place of birth
Derby
Age at outbreak of WW1
29
Occupation
Volunteer at Bevan Hospital kitchens

Based on the real head of staff in the Bevan kitchens, volunteer Miss Bishop works tirelessly to feed the hundreds of wounded soldiers passing though.

Given the wavering abilities of her assistants Marion and Ruth, this is a particularly exhausting task for her to balance alongside the fluctuating food donations.