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Guard Room (at gate), Cliffe Fort, Hoo peninsula, Kent
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Guard Room (at gate), Cliffe Fort, Hoo peninsula, Kent
Guard Room (at gate), Cliffe Fort, near the village of Cliffe on the Hoo peninsula in Kent. 21017 Private P. J. Hill, D Company, 20Th Battalion, The County Of London Regiment. Studied At Lambeth School Of Art, St. Oswalds Place, Upper Kennington Lane. Resided At 6 Amott Road, Peckham Rye, London In 1895
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21017 Amott Battalion Cliffe Fort Guard Kennington Lambeth Lane Oswalds Peckham Peninsula Private Regiment Regiments Resided Studied Topographical 1895 Upper
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This evocative photograph captures the somber atmosphere of the Guard Room at the entrance of Cliffe Fort on the Hoo Peninsula in Kent, during the early years of the First World War. The fort, located near the village of Cliffe, was an essential defensive structure during this period, and the guard, identified as 21017 Private P.J. Hill of D Company, 20th Battalion, The County of London Regiment, stands diligently on duty. Private Hill, a native of Peckham Rye in London, had studied at the prestigious Lambeth School of Art, St. Oswalds Place, Upper Kennington Lane, before enlisting in the military. The artistic background of the guard adds an intriguing layer to this historical image. Cliffe Fort, built in the late 1860s, was a key defensive installation during the First World War, and the fort's gate served as the primary entry point for soldiers and supplies. The fort's strategic location on the Hoo Peninsula, overlooking the Thames Estuary, made it a vital component of the British defenses against potential invasion. This topographical painting offers a rare glimpse into the daily life of soldiers during the early years of the First World War, and the historical significance of Cliffe Fort as a defensive structure during this period. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers like Private Hill, who stood guard day and night to protect their country.
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