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26th January 1946: Egerton Savory, whose progress during World War II was documented by Picture Post, returning home after being demobbed from the army, the day he dreamed of if full of doubts. Original Publication: Picture Post - 3072 - The Problem Of The Demobbed Officer - pub.1946 (Photo by Kurt Hutton/Picture Post/Getty Images)
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Kurt Hutton
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1940 1949 Anticipation Anxiety Armed Forces Army Arrival Clothing Full Home Human Role Landscape Back Looking Military Military Uniform Politics Progress Rear View Return Single Suburb Suitcase Uncertainty Waiting World War Ii 3072 Dreamed Picture Post
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Civvy Street - The Long-Awaited Homecoming
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. In this poignant print captured by Kurt Hutton for Picture Post in 1946, we witness the emotional return of Egerton Savory to Civvy Street after being demobbed from the army. The image portrays a landscape view of an English suburban street, where uncertainty hangs heavy in the air. Egerton Savory's progress throughout World War II was meticulously documented by Picture Post, making his homecoming a momentous occasion. Yet, as he stands there with his suitcase in hand, roles and occupations left behind on the battlefield, apprehension and anticipation cloud his face. The photograph encapsulates both the anxiety and fullness of emotions that accompany such a significant return. It serves as a powerful reminder of the human toll war takes on individuals and their loved ones. As Egerton Savory gazes into the distance, waiting for what lies ahead on this unfamiliar path called peacetime, one can't help but feel moved by his journey. His military uniform now replaced by civilian clothing symbolizes not only his personal transformation but also reflects upon an entire nation transitioning from conflict to rebuilding. This archival piece transports us back to post-war England when politics were intertwined with everyday life. It captures a fleeting moment frozen in time—a snapshot of hope mingled with uncertainty—where dreams collide with doubts on Civvy Street.
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