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Prototype Cenotaph MCF01_02_0598
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Prototype Cenotaph MCF01_02_0598
CENOTAPH, WHITEHALL, WESTMINSTER, CITY OF WESTMINSTER, GREATER LONDON. A view of a crowd gathered round the Cenotaph on Whitehall for the Peace Day celebrations with flags and bunting on the buildings behind.
This photograph is one of a group the photographer took on the 18th, 21st & 23rd July 1919 recording the peace decorations that had been erected in London for Peace Day, 19th July 1919, in celebration of the end of World War 1. The cenotaph shown in the photograph was constructed from wood and plaster and was only meant to stand for a week for the Peace Day celebrations and Victory March, but it stayed in place until January 1920 and a permanent replacement in stone was unveiled on Armistice Day, 11 November 1920
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This print captures a significant moment in history - the Peace Day celebrations on July 19,1919, marking the end of World War I. The image showcases a bustling crowd gathered around the Prototype Cenotaph on Whitehall, Westminster. Flags and bunting adorn the buildings behind, adding to the festive atmosphere. Taken by photographer Katherine MacFee between July 18th and 23rd, this photograph is part of a series documenting the elaborate peace decorations that adorned London during this time. The temporary Cenotaph depicted in the picture was constructed from wood and plaster specifically for these celebrations but remained in place until January 1920. The Cenotaph holds great significance as a commemorative monument from the early 20th century. It served as a symbol of remembrance and celebration for those who sacrificed their lives during World War I. Its replacement in stone was unveiled on Armistice Day, November 11th, 1920. This print not only captures an important historical event but also highlights people's resilience and desire to honor those who fought for peace. It serves as a poignant reminder of our shared history and commemorates an era defined by both tragedy and hope.
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