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Oak apple day inspection at Royal Chelsea Hospital. Lt General Sir William Pulteney Pulteney
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Oak apple day inspection at Royal Chelsea Hospital. Lt General Sir William Pulteney Pulteney
Oak apple day inspection at Royal Chelsea Hospital.
Lt General Sir William Pulteney Pulteney, KCB, carried out the Oak Apple Day Inspection at the Royal Chelsea Hospital.
The Earl of Southwark in the enclosure with a veteran.
30 May 1924
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In this photograph, we are transported back to the year 1924, where Oak Apple Day Inspection is taking place at the prestigious Royal Chelsea Hospital. The focal point of the image is Lt General Sir William Pulteney Pulteney, KCB, who commands attention as he carries out his duties with utmost grace and dignity. Dressed in his military uniform, adorned with medals and accolades, Lt General Pulteney symbolizes strength and leadership. The atmosphere surrounding this event is filled with a sense of tradition and respect. Standing within an enclosure nearby is none other than the Earl of Southwark himself. Engaged in conversation with a veteran, their interaction reflects camaraderie and mutual admiration between generations. Captured during a time when Europe was recovering from the ravages of war, this monochrome photograph serves as a poignant reminder of resilience amidst adversity. It encapsulates not only the spirit of Oak Apple Day but also echoes the collective determination to rebuild society after World War I. Preserved by Central News for posterity's sake, this snapshot offers us a glimpse into history - an era defined by its struggles and triumphs. As we gaze upon it today through Europeana Photography archives, we are reminded that photographs have an incredible power to transport us across time and connect us to our shared past.
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