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Shooting Box to Let Furnished
Amusing illustration showing a sign which had genuinely been hung outside a dug-out in France. A photograph of it had been sent to its former tenant, a soldier in Llandudno Red Cross Hospital. It reads, To be let - attractive, well-built dug-out. One receipt/kitchen/bedroom/funkhole, 4 ft by 3 ft. All modern conveniences, water and gas stands one foot above water level. Excellent view of the enemy trenches (snipe & duck). A fine example of the treacherous conditions suffered in the trenches of the Western Front as well as the sense of humour of British soldiers. Date: 1915
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This intriguing photograph, taken in 1915 during the First World War, captures the humorous side of life in the trenches of the Western Front. The image shows a genuine sign that was hung outside a dug-out in France, which had been sent to its former tenant, a soldier recovering in Llandudno Red Cross Hospital in Wales. The sign reads, "To be let - Attractive, well-built dug-out. One receipt/kitchen/bedroom/funkhole, 4 ft by 3 ft. All modern conveniences, water and gas stands one foot above water level. Excellent view of the enemy trenches (snipe & duck)." Despite the treacherous conditions and the constant threat of danger, the British soldiers in the trenches found ways to inject humor into their daily lives. This sign, with its tongue-in-cheek description of the "modern conveniences" and the "excellent view of the enemy trenches," is a testament to the resilience and sense of humor of the soldiers during this difficult time. The photograph provides a unique glimpse into the harsh realities of life in the trenches, as well as the determination and resourcefulness of the soldiers who endured them. The sign's reference to "funkhole" is particularly noteworthy, as it refers to a small, cramped space used as a latrine or toilet. The fact that it was considered a modern convenience speaks volumes about the living conditions in the trenches. Overall, this photograph is a poignant reminder of the challenges and hardships faced by soldiers during the First World War, as well as the importance of maintaining a sense of humor in even the most difficult circumstances.
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