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British band playing in the square of a French town
British band playing in the square of a French town. On reverse of postcard - Saturday. Dear Hubert, Am enclosing a few rough sketches. Mind you they are rough. Have only an ordinary pen and ink with which to do the trick. Managed to get hold of them at last place I was at. I thought perhaps you would like it better than letter - I do too - for theres not so much to fill up, eh ! Hope to receive a letter from you in a day or twos time.. 1190 Private Leslie Loveland, 1St/5Th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment, 143Rd Brigade, 25Th Division. Joined 21.11.15
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1190 Band Dear Enclosing Fill Have Hold Hope Hubert Leslie Letter Loveland Managed Mind Ordinary Private Receive Reverse Rough Saturday Sketches Theres Thought Trick Twos
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Saturday Afternoon Delight: A British Band Performs in the Square of a French Town (1916) This evocative postcard captures the lively atmosphere of a British military band entertaining the locals in the picturesque square of a French town during World War I. The band members, dressed in their military uniforms, are fully engaged in their performance, with some interacting with the crowd while others focus intently on their instruments. The townspeople, dressed in their Sunday best, are seen clapping and dancing, enjoying the music and the sunny day. On the reverse of the postcard, a soldier named Private Leslie Loveland pens a letter to his friend Hubert. He expresses his excitement about obtaining the sketches of the band and shares his hope for a reply in a few days. The rough sketches, which are not shown in the image, were likely drawn by an onlooker and sent to Leslie as a memento of the memorable scene. The postcard, with its charming depiction of a moment of joy and connection amidst the chaos of war, serves as a poignant reminder of the human spirit's ability to find happiness even in the most challenging of circumstances.
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