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Road Scouts mass enlistment BL22697
Filename: bl22697.jpg
Size: 4823 x 3948 (9.3MB)
Date: 21st June 2013
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: English Heritage Images
Owner URL: www.englishheritageimages.com
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Road Scouts mass enlistment BL22697
A parade of Automobile Association road scouts near the Whitcomb Street headquarters, City of Westminster, London, prior to enlistment. Bedford Lemere. September 1914
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Media ID 8696035
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First World War Home Front People Recruitment
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This photo print, titled "Road Scouts mass enlistment BL22697" transports us back to the bustling streets of London in September 1914. The image captures a significant moment in history when a parade of Automobile Association road scouts gathered near their Whitcomb Street headquarters in the City of Westminster for enlistment into the British Army during World War I. The composition is striking, with rows upon rows of determined individuals proudly donning their uniforms and standing tall as they prepare to serve their country on the home front. Adolph Augustus Boucher's skilled eye perfectly encapsulates both the sense of unity and patriotic fervor that permeated society during this time. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the power of propaganda and recruitment efforts during times of war. It showcases how ordinary people were inspired to join the cause, leaving behind their civilian lives to contribute towards victory. The sheer number of participants emphasizes not only their dedication but also highlights how widespread support was for Britain's involvement in World War I. As we gaze upon this historical artifact, we are transported back in time, witnessing firsthand an important chapter in our nation's past. Through Boucher's lens, we can almost hear the resounding cheers from onlookers lining these very streets as they bid farewell to loved ones heading off to fight for freedom and justice.
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