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World War One Photo: Bullecourt
The picture looks like ground zero. Soldiers and men, slowly emerge from the debris. The back of the photo reads “near Bullecourt,” France. A village prone to devastation, it was destroyed in the sixteenth century, and then in 1917. The … Continue reading
World War One Photo: Mont St. Kemmel
In a shell hole… A brief respite; return to mother earth. Men that have seen too much bloodshed take a moment to shave.
Posted in Photo of the Day, primary resource, World War One
Tagged France, Mont St. Kemmel, Old Photograph, photograph, Primary resource, shell, soldiers, World War One
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World War One Photo: Cloth Hall in Ypres
The scribbled handwriting names this photo ‘the cloth hall in Ypres.’ Haunting as a ghost of itself; reminiscent of Henry the VIII’s destruction of the abbeys- only a few walls remain. The space is a barren land. It would take … Continue reading
World War One Photo: Noyon
I almost lost the trail on this photo. The name is written so badly on the back (sorry great-granddad) that I almost gave up. I originally thought it said ‘Lyon,’ and then ‘Nayon’. Now that I have found the accurate … Continue reading
Posted in historical, primary resource, World War One
Tagged Noyon, Primary resource, World War One
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Afternoon Tea-A Brief Story
“We don’t talk of him” her eyes returned to her sewing. Only a slight pause in the stitch indicated that the question was unexpected and painful. There was an exchange of glances between the two other ladies, each taking a … Continue reading
Posted in 1900-1914, Short Story, World War One
Tagged friendship, short story, World War One
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Brushed With Mystery 