Trafalgar Square during WW1, Feed the Guns campaign
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Trafalgar Square during WW1, Feed the Guns campaign
Impression of Trafalgar Square during the First World War showing a recreated war torn village in france, including a replica windmill, set up as an exhibit as part of Our Day - a fundraising event that took place across London towards the end of the war. Trafalgar Square was frequently used as a focal point for such activities and hosted several Feed the Guns and Tank Week campaigns where the public could visit replica trenches or see inside a tank in exchange for invested in government war bonds. Date: 1918
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This evocative photograph captures Trafalgar Square in London during the final year of the First World War, transformed into a vivid reminder of the ongoing conflict on the Western Front. The square, a focal point for numerous fundraising events during the war, plays host to a recreated French village as part of the Our Day campaign. This initiative, which took place across the city in September 1918, aimed to boost morale and raise vital funds for the war effort. The heart of this makeshift village is a striking replica windmill, its sails turning gently in the breeze. Surrounding it are tents, makeshift huts, and other structures that evoke the harsh realities of life at the front. Visitors to Trafalgar Square were invited to step inside and experience a taste of wartime life, offering a poignant reminder of the sacrifices being made by soldiers on the battlefields of France and Belgium. The Feed the Guns campaign, which also took place in Trafalgar Square, encouraged the public to invest in government war bonds in exchange for the opportunity to visit replica trenches and even see inside a tank. These events, held against the backdrop of the iconic National Gallery and the towering columns of the square's fountains, served as powerful reminders of the ongoing struggle and the collective resolve of the British people to support their troops and bring the war to a victorious conclusion. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when London's most famous square was a hub of wartime activity and a testament to the indomitable spirit of a nation united in its determination to see the war through to its end.
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