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Waiting for You in Blighty - WW1 postcard
Jolly First World War postcard showing a British soldier about to go home on leave the delights waiting for him in Blighty from pretty girls and a comfortable armchair to a cosy pub and a game of billiards. Date: c.1915
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Waiting for You in Blighty
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- A Jolly First World War Postcard from the Trenches of the Western Front This charming postcard, dating back to around 1915, captures the essence of the anticipation and longing felt by British soldiers during the First World War as they prepared to embark on their much-awaited leave to the comforts of home in "Blighty" - a colloquial term used by soldiers to refer to Great Britain and the British Isles. The image portrays a cheerful and well-dressed British soldier, standing at the edge of a map of the British Isles, gazing longingly at the familiar outlines of his homeland. With a twinkle in his eye and a spring in his step, he seems eager to return to the simple pleasures of civilian life. The scene unfolds before him: a pretty girl in a floral dress, her arms outstretched in welcome; a comfortable armchair by the fireplace, inviting relaxation; a cosy pub, filled with the warm glow of camaraderie and a game of billiards in progress. These delightful images serve as a stark contrast to the harsh realities of life in the trenches, providing a much-needed morale boost for soldiers far from home. The patriotic sentiments of the postcard are further emphasized by the Union Jack proudly displayed in the top left corner, and the image of St. George slaying the dragon in the bottom right corner. This jolly postcard not only offers a glimpse into the humour and resilience of the soldiers during the First World War but also serves as a poignant reminder of the longing for home and the comforts of civilian life that sustained them through the hardships of war.
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