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Ice hockey Inniskillings
Soldiers from the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, probably in Tientsin (now Tianjin), China, around 1911 posing for a photograph on a frozen river. They wear ice skates and carry ice hockey sticks; they re also wearing warm winter fur hats. Date: C.1911
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This photograph, dating back to approximately 1911, depicts a group of soldiers from the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers engaged in an ice hockey match on the frozen waters of a river in Tientsin, China. The soldiers, dressed in their full winter uniforms, don warm fur hats to shield themselves from the harsh climate. Their ice skates securely fastened to their feet, they confidently hold their hockey sticks at the ready, poised for the next play. The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, a renowned British Army regiment, were known for their distinguished military service, having seen action in various conflicts including the Second Boer War and the First World War. However, this image offers a rare glimpse into their leisure time, revealing the soldiers' enthusiasm for ice hockey, a popular pastime during the early 1900s. Tientsin, now known as Tianjin, was an important treaty port city in northern China, and a hub for British and other foreigners. The soldiers' presence in China was part of the British imperial presence in the region, which lasted from the late 19th century until the end of the Second World War. This photograph is a testament to the soldiers' adaptability and resilience, as they embraced the local environment and found joy in an ice hockey game amidst the wintry conditions. The image offers a unique perspective on the history of ice hockey and the British Army during the 1910s, as well as the cultural exchange that took place between the British and Chinese populations at the time.
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