Glass Frame : Drilling recruits in Temple Gardens, London, WW1
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Drilling recruits in Temple Gardens, London, WW1
Drilling recruits in Temple Gardens, London, at the start of the First World War, while a tennis match goes on in the background. Above is a quotation from Sir Francis Drake, who finished his game of bowls before confronting the Armada: There is time to finish the game. Date: August 1914
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Media ID 14128100
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Drake Drill Drilling Finish Francis Match Practice Quotation Recruit Recruitment Recruits Rifle Rifles Tennis Weapons
7"x5" Glass Mount
Wall mounted or free-standing, these black edged glass frames feature a smooth chamfered edge and a stylish black border (on back face of the glass). Manufactured from 4mm thick glass, Glass Mounts are a durable, professional way of displaying and protecting your prints. Your 7x5 print is slotted into the back of the frame so can easily be changed if needed.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 12.7cm x 17.7cm (5" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 16.2cm x 20.3cm (6.4" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Amidst the tranquility of Temple Gardens in London, August 1914, a group of determined recruits undergo intensive drilling exercises, preparing for the imminent outbreak of the First World War. The rhythmic clatter of rifles and the crisp commands of their drill sergeants fill the air, as the recruits focus on perfecting their skills in handling their new weapons. In the background, a tennis match continues, seemingly oblivious to the escalating tensions that would soon engulf Europe. The quotation above, "There is time to finish the game," is a poignant reminder of the contrasting worlds colliding. Sir Francis Drake, a renowned English seafarer and explorer, once uttered these words as he finished a game of bowls before confronting the Spanish Armada in 1588. However, the recruits in this photograph face a different kind of battle, one that would test their courage, resilience, and unity in the face of an unprecedented global conflict. The juxtaposition of military training and a leisurely tennis match underscores the urgency and gravity of the situation. The men in this photograph represent the thousands who answered the call to arms, leaving behind their daily lives to defend their country and their values. As the shadows grow longer and the sun sets on this peaceful scene, the recruits continue their training, knowing that the time for games is over, and the time for action has come.
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