Framed Print : Drilling recruits in Temple Gardens, London, WW1
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Drilling recruits in Temple Gardens, London, WW1
Drilling recruits in Temple Gardens, London, at the start of the First World War, while a tennis match goes on in the background. Above is a quotation from Sir Francis Drake, who finished his game of bowls before confronting the Armada: There is time to finish the game. Date: August 1914
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Media ID 14128100
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Drake Drill Drilling Finish Francis Match Practice Quotation Recruit Recruitment Recruits Rifle Rifles Tennis Weapons
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Step back in time with our captivating Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the evocative image "Drilling recruits in Temple Gardens, London, WW1" from Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful photograph transports you to the heart of history as soldiers undergo training in the shadow of a tennis match, a stark contrast of normalcy and the impending war. Add this timeless piece to your home or office to ignite intriguing conversations and inspire reflection on the past. Order your Framed Print today and let history come alive in your space.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.4cm x 40.4cm (15.9" x 15.9")
Estimated Product Size is 44.6cm x 62cm (17.6" x 24.4")
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EDITORS COMMENTS
Amidst the tranquility of Temple Gardens in London, August 1914, a group of determined recruits undergo intensive drilling exercises, preparing for the imminent outbreak of the First World War. The rhythmic clatter of rifles and the crisp commands of their drill sergeants fill the air, as the recruits focus on perfecting their skills in handling their new weapons. In the background, a tennis match continues, seemingly oblivious to the escalating tensions that would soon engulf Europe. The quotation above, "There is time to finish the game," is a poignant reminder of the contrasting worlds colliding. Sir Francis Drake, a renowned English seafarer and explorer, once uttered these words as he finished a game of bowls before confronting the Spanish Armada in 1588. However, the recruits in this photograph face a different kind of battle, one that would test their courage, resilience, and unity in the face of an unprecedented global conflict. The juxtaposition of military training and a leisurely tennis match underscores the urgency and gravity of the situation. The men in this photograph represent the thousands who answered the call to arms, leaving behind their daily lives to defend their country and their values. As the shadows grow longer and the sun sets on this peaceful scene, the recruits continue their training, knowing that the time for games is over, and the time for action has come.
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