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Welsh Guards
One of 34 photographs associated with the Welsh Guards, 1950-1969.Showing canteen; sign-writer; carpenters; drivers; machine gunners; firing mortars; sport; welder; mess waiters and barmen; cooks; switchboard operator; radio mechanic; tailor; storeman; lineman; wireless operator; bricklayer; projectionist; silverman; police.Part of a collection of 1536 photographs taken by Central Office of Information of the regiments and corps of British Army, 1950 (c)-1969 (c). Date: 1969
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Media ID 14395032
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1950 1969 Barmen Canteen Carpenters Cooks Drivers Firing Guards Gunners Mechanic Mess Mortars Operator Radio Switchboard Tailor Waiters Welder
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introduce historical charm to your home or office with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints featuring the captivating image of "Welsh Guards" by Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative photograph, one of 34 in our extensive collection, showcases the daily life of the Welsh Guards during the 1950s and 1960s. Witness the camaraderie as canteen workers prepare meals, sign-writers create unit identifications, carpenters repair equipment, drivers maintain vehicles, machine gunners train, mortar teams fire, soldiers engage in sports, and welders fabricate essential parts. Each 308 gsm premium canvas print is carefully crafted to bring out the rich details and vibrant colors of this iconic image. Elevate your space with a piece of history that tells a story – order your Media Storehouse Canvas Print of "Welsh Guards" today.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph, taken in 1969, captures the diverse range of roles and activities within the Welsh Guards regiment during that era. The image showcases a bustling scene in what appears to be a regimental camp or base, with various soldiers engaged in their daily tasks. In the foreground, a sign-writer is seen at work on a wooden panel, while carpenters are busy constructing or repairing wooden structures. Drivers are checking their vehicles, and machine gunners are seen preparing their weapons. In the background, soldiers are firing mortars, suggesting a training exercise. Several soldiers are engaged in more leisurely pursuits, such as playing a game of sport or relaxing in the mess hall. A welder is hard at work, while mess waiters and barmen are readying meals for their comrades. Cooks are preparing food in the kitchen, and a switchboard operator and radio mechanic are tending to their equipment. Other soldiers are shown in more specialized roles, such as a tailor, storeman, lineman, wireless operator, bricklayer, projectionist, and silverman. The diversity of roles and activities is a testament to the complexity and breadth of the military machine during that time. This photograph is part of a larger collection of 1536 photographs taken by the Central Office of Information of the regiments and corps of the British Army between 1950 and 1969. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the daily life and activities of the soldiers who served during that period.
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