Mother and two sons in a garden, WW1

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Mother and two sons in a garden, WW1

Mother and two sons in a garden in Cheam, July 1917 -- Ellen Auerbach with her sons Albert (r) and Harold (l), both serving in the forces during the First World War.
1917

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Auerbach Cheam Ellen Forces Harold Sons Stick Albert

EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the poignant moment of a mother's quiet strength and resilience during the tumultuous times of the First World War. Taken in the summer of 1917 in the quaint garden of their home in Cheam, Surrey, England, Ellen Auerbach is seen standing between her two sons, Albert and Harold. Both young men, proudly wearing their military uniforms, had answered the call to duty and left their family to serve their country. Ellen, dressed in a simple white gown, clutches a walking stick for support, a testament to her advanced age and the weight of her worries. Her expression is a blend of pride and concern, as she looks at her sons with a mixture of love and trepidation. The vibrant colors of the garden, with its blooming flowers, provide a stark contrast to the somber mood of the scene. The photograph, taken during the 1910s, offers a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by families during the Great War. The image of a mother and her sons, united in their shared experience of wartime, serves as a powerful symbol of the enduring bond between family and the human spirit.

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