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Sphere cover - Unknown Warrior number, 1920
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Sphere cover - Unknown Warrior number, 1920
Front cover of The Sphere magazine with a colour illustration depicting the coffin containing the body of the unknown warrior, covered in the union flag, making its way in the procession towards Westminster Abbey. Date: 1920
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This evocative cover image from the November 14, 1920 issue of The Sphere magazine captures the solemn and historic procession of the Unknown Warrior towards Westminster Abbey in London. The Unknown Warrior was an unidentified British soldier from the First World War whose body was brought back from France and interred in the Abbey as a symbol of the sacrifices made by the countless soldiers whose identities were lost during the conflict. The colour illustration depicts the coffin, draped in the Union Flag, being carried by six soldiers, flanked by representatives of the military services and the British Legion. The sombre expression on the faces of the soldiers and the respectful crowds lining the streets of London convey the deep sense of remembrance and reverence for the fallen. The image is a poignant reminder of the end of the First World War and the profound impact it had on the nation. The cover of The Sphere magazine, which was a popular illustrated weekly publication during the early 20th century, provides a unique and powerful visual record of this historic event. The image has been preserved in this print and continues to resonate with audiences today as a symbol of the sacrifices made during the war and the importance of remembering those who gave their lives for their country.
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