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East Meets West in Pacific Victory Conclave, 1943-44. The Cairo Conference or Sextant of November 22nd to 26th, 1943, was held in Cairo, Egypt

Mobility and Fire Power in Italy, 1943-44. A makeshift field-kitchen in Italy providing the Bofor gunners of the 8th Army with a meal. From The War Illustrated Volume 7 edited by Sir John Hammerton

Happy with Mounts Again, 1943-44. Major M. Lindsay, of Fife, with Lieutenant J. Richardson, both of the cavalry regiment, during the allied invasion of Italy of World War II

Generals Montgomery and Eisenhower view from a balcony in Messina the Italian Mainland, 1943-44. Generals Montgomery and Eisenhower look out towards the Italian mainland after the successful allied

Fifth Army Patrol, 1943-44. A Fifth Army patrol entering the village of Pugliano, Italy, as the Germans retreat. From The War Illustrated Volume 7 edited by Sir John Hammerton

Air and Sea Power in Invincible Harmony, 1943-44. Allied submarine personnel taking shells on board, World War II. From The War Illustrated Volume 7 edited by Sir John Hammerton

Royal Navy Makes Invasion Possible, 1943-44. The corvette Widgeon about to go into action with her A.A. guns. From The War Illustrated Volume 7 edited by Sir John Hammerton

Fourth Churchill-Roosevelt Conference, 1943-44. At the Second Quebec Conference in 1944 Winston Churchill drafted and, together with Roosevelt

Sicilian Mountain Stronghold Stormed, 1943. Allied bren carriers taking supplies into the captured town of Centuripe. In 1943 during World War II with the liberation of Sicily the town of Centuripe

He Knocked out the Luftwaffe in the Mediterranean, 1943-44. Air Marshal Sir Arthur Mary Coningham (1895-1948) indicates targets on a map during a press conference in Sicily

R. A. F Contributes Its magnificent Quota, 1943-44
R.A.F Contributes Its magnificent Quota, 1943-44. Members of The Fighting Cocks, a famous North African fighter squadron, take a moments rest after the successful invasion of Sicily by allied troops

Pressing on from the Bridgehead, 1943-44. Scottish troops marching to continue the liberation of Sicily during World War II. Local people can be seen returning to their homes in carts

British Paratroops Seized this Bridge, 1943-44. Allied troops walking over the Primo Sole bridge, which was captured by British paratroops on the night of July 13-14, 1943

Commander of the 51st (Highland) Division, Major-General Douglas Wimberley, D. S. O. M. C. 1943-44
Commander of the 51st (Highland) Division, Major-General Douglas Wimberley, D.S.O. M.C. 1943-44. Major-General Douglas Neil Wimberley (1896)

Invasion General Wades Ashore, 1943-44. Major general Guy Simonds (1903-1974) landing on the shores of Sicily, July 10th, 1943. From The War Illustrated Volume 7 edited by Sir John Hammerton

Home via the Battlefields - Mr Churchill in the ancient Roman amphitheatre at Carthage, 1943-44. Winston Churchill (1874-1965)

Council of War in Algiers: Mr Churchill with his Captains, 1943. A detail of a group photograph of participants in the Allied Planning Conference which took place at the Allied Force Headquarters

Mr Churchill at a conference on board ship, 1943-1944
Mr Churchill at a conference on board ship with Air Chief Marshal Sir Charles Portal, Admiral of the Fleet Sir Dudley Pound, General Sir Alan Brooke and Field Marshal Sir A. Wavell, 1943-44

Mr. Churchill on the bridge of the warship, 1943-44. Winston Churchill (1874-1965) travelling to America to meet with President Franklin Roosevelt (1882-1945)

Mr Churchill with a British and American gun crew, 1943-44. Winston Churchill (1874-1965) travelling to America to meet with President Franklin Roosevelt (1882-1945)

Picking flowers in a meadow near Leksand, Sweden, c1923. Leksand is a town of the district north of Svealand called Dalecarlia. In the distance is the Ostervik, an arm of Lake Siljan

Fishermen, fishing town of Molle, on the headlands of Kullen in the Kattegat, Sweden, c1923. A print from Countries of the World, Volume VI, edited by JA Hammerton, The Fleetway House, London, c1923

People with a traditional tent, Lapland, Sweden, c1923. A print from Countries of the World, Volume VI, edited by JA Hammerton, The Fleetway House, London, c1923

Monument to Charles XII, gardens behind the Royal Opera House, Stockholm, Sweden, c1923. Charles (Karl) XII (1682-1718) was King of Sweden from 1697

A ferry on the way to the island of Djurgarden, Stockholm, Sweden, c1923. A print from Countries of the World, Volume VI, edited by JA Hammerton, The Fleetway House, London, c1923

War canoe, Solomon Islands, c1923. Artist: HJ Shepstone
War canoe, Solomon Islands, c1923. A print from Countries of the World, Volume VI, edited by JA Hammerton, The Fleetway House, London, c1923

Native canoe on a palm shaded beach, Solomon Islands, c1923. Artist: York & Son
Native canoe on a palm shaded beach, Solomon Islands, c1923. A print from Countries of the World, Volume VI, edited by JA Hammerton, The Fleetway House, London, c1923

Atacama Desert, Northern Chile, South America, c1923. The Atacama is the driest desert on Earth. A print from Countries of the World, Volume VI, edited by JA Hammerton, The Fleetway House, London

Women hoeing a field of maize, South Africa, c1923. A print from Countries of the World, Volume VI, edited by JA Hammerton, The Fleetway House, London, c1923

Peanut and scent pedlars, Sofia, Bulgaria, c1923. A print from Countries of the World, Volume VI, edited by JA Hammerton, The Fleetway House, London, c1923

Cart, Palermo, Sicily, c1923. A print from Countries of the World, Volume VI, edited by JA Hammerton, The Fleetway House, London, c1923

Mule with water kegs, Sicily, Italy, c1923. Artist: AW Cutler
Mule with water kegs, Sicily, Italy, c1923. A print from Countries of the World, Volume VI, edited by JA Hammerton, The Fleetway House, London, c1923

Street scene, Taormina, Sicily, Italy, c1923. A print from Countries of the World, Volume VI, edited by JA Hammerton, The Fleetway House, London, c1923

Piazza del Duomo (Cathedral Square), Catania, Sicily, Italy, c1923. This monument is a fountain with an elephant, the symbol of the city

Banks of the Yenisei river, Siberia, USSR, c1923. Artist: D Carruthers
Banks of the Yenisei river, Siberia, USSR, c1923. The Yenisei is the longest of the three great rivers of Siberia and the largest river that flows into the Arctic Ocean

Map of Siberia, c1923. A print from Countries of the World, Volume VI, edited by JA Hammerton, The Fleetway House, London, c1923

The Emperor of Annam, Vietnam, 1922. As the Son of Heaven, the emperor is dressed in his ritual robes and holds in his hands the sacred rule, a tablet of wood

The making of a pot, Mendi, Papua New Guinea, 1922. Artist: Northcote Thomas
The making of a pot, Mendi, Papua New Guinea, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume I: Abyssinia to the British Empire

An Armenian mother and her children, 1922. Artist: W Llewellyn Williams
An Armenian mother and her children, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume I: Abyssinia to the British Empire

The Mullah of Mush, Armenia, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume I: Abyssinia to the British Empire

A dancer in Biskra, Algeria, 1922. Artist: Crete
A dancer in Biskra, Algeria, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume I: Abyssinia to the British Empire

A gaucho, Argentina, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume I: Abyssinia to the British Empire

Basuto girl brides during a period of initiation into the adult tribal society, Lesotho, 1922
Basuto girl brides during a period of initiation into the adult tribal society, Lesotho, Africa, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past

The Annamese way of reaping and threshing rice, Annam, Vietnam, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume I: Abyssinia to the British Empire

Prempeh, last of the Ashanti kings, Ghana, 1922. Artist: PA McCann
Prempeh, last of the Ashanti kings, Ghana, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume I: Abyssinia to the British Empire

Children skipping in the Grand Place, Bruges, Belgium, 1922. Artist: FC Davis
Children skipping in the Grand Place, Bruges, Belgium, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume I: Abyssinia to the British Empire

Armenian Patriarch, leader of the oldest national christian church, 1922
An Armenian Patriarch, leader of the oldest national christian church, 1922. He stands for a national church established by the Armenian king, Tiridates, AD274

A Belgian milkwoman on her morning round, Belgium, 1922. Artist: Donald McLeish
A Belgian milkwoman on her morning round, Belgium, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume I: Abyssinia to the British Empire

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"Hammerton: A Journey Through History and Culture" Step into the world of Hammerton, a name that echoes through time with various stories and events. From the battlefields of World War I to the vibrant traditions of different cultures, it has witnessed it all. In 1915, hooded British Territorials fearlessly charged the German trenches at Loos, leaving an indelible mark on history. Their bravery and sacrifice remind us of the true spirit of heroism. The year 1917 saw Highland Regiments marching to victory as brave pipers played "The Campbells are Coming. " The sound echoed through the air, inspiring courage in every soldier's heart. Traveling across continents, we find ourselves amidst Arunta tribesmen in central Australia preparing for a new corroboree in 1922. The rich cultural heritage they carry is captivating and reminds us of our diverse world. Turning our attention to Ireland in 1922, we encounter a pair of straw boys capturing the essence of Irish folklore. Their presence brings joy and laughter wherever they go. Esther Hammerton stands out among many names associated with this place. As a sexton, she dedicated her life to preserving memories within sacred grounds - reminding us that even small roles can have great significance. Venturing into Burnley's early 1900s era takes us to Cheap John's Bazaar on Hammerton Street. This bustling marketplace was filled with treasures waiting to be discovered by eager shoppers seeking both necessities and delights. Education plays a vital role in shaping society; thus, we step inside Hammerton Street School in Darnall from 1904. Children gather eagerly alongside their teachers under an inscription urging knowledge growth from more to more – an everlasting reminder that learning knows no bounds. It also witnessed historical moments like "The Historic Landing from River Clyde at Seddul Bahr" during Gallipoli campaign in April 1915.