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Framed Print : Snowball Fight, Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. 8th January 1918
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Snowball Fight, Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. 8th January 1918
Men in naval uniforms snowballing by the fountain outside City Hall during the First World War. N. Gill and Son shop and the Police Station are in the background. A policeman is standing outside the Police Station and recruitment signage for the Royal Navy can be seen. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
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TRURI : 2010.32.45
Media ID 14647156
© From the collection of the RIC
Great Snow Winter Snowball Fight
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Step back in time with our captivating Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image "Snowball Fight, Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. 8th January 1918" from the Royal Cornwall Museum. Witness the playful spirit of the past as men in naval uniforms engage in a snowball fight by the fountain outside City Hall, with the N. Gill and Son shop and the Police Station adding intriguing background details. This timeless photograph, captured during the First World War, is a must-have for history enthusiasts and those who appreciate the beauty of Cornwall's rich heritage. Add this framed print to your home or office for a unique and engaging conversation starter.
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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 62cm x 44.6cm (24.4" x 17.6")
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Snowball Fight, Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. 8th January 1918 - A Captivating Glimpse into the Camaraderie Amidst the Chaos of WWI
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this print from the Royal Cornwall Museum archives, we are transported back to a snowy winter's day in Truro during the First World War. The scene captures a moment of respite and camaraderie amidst the turmoil of war. Men dressed in naval uniforms engage in an exuberant snowball fight by the fountain outside City Hall. Their laughter and playful spirit momentarily overshadowing their duties as soldiers. In the background, N. Gill and Son shop and the Police Station stand witness to this lively spectacle. A policeman stationed outside the Police Station observes with a smile on his face, perhaps reminiscing about simpler times before war engulfed their lives. Notably, recruitment signage for the Royal Navy can be seen nearby - a reminder that even during moments of leisure, duty was never far away. The photographer Arthur William Jordan skillfully captured this frozen moment in time - preserving not only an image but also a glimpse into humanity's resilience and ability to find joy amidst adversity. This remarkable photograph serves as a poignant testament to both Cornish history and wartime experiences; it reminds us that even amid great challenges like WWI, people found solace in simple pleasures such as engaging in friendly snowball fights on wintry streets.
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