Margaret Dixon, polio patient, watches Wimbledon

Jun. 06, 1957 - Iron Lung woman Watches Wimbledon Tournament: Twenty three year old polio patient Margaret Dixon of Fleetwood, Lancs - was to be seen yesterday watching the Wimbledon Tennis Tournament - from her wheelchair. Margaret was brought to London specially to see the play, her greatest wish since contracting Polio. Doctors believe that the granting of this wish should be a great aid in her recovery. She is being taken from the Iron Lung for a period each day to watch the games - a special place has been reserved for her. Photo shows: Margaret Dixon in her wheelchair watches the matches at Wimbledon yesterday

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13181981

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46921549

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