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Prototype Cenotaph MCF01_02_0599
Filename: mcf01_02_0599.jpg
Size: 6423 x 4911 (5.7MB)
Date: 18th October 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: His toric England Archive
Source: His toric England Archive
Owner URL: https ://images .his toricenglands ervices .org.uk/
Job Title: Photographer
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Prototype Cenotaph MCF01_02_0599
CENOTAPH, WHITEHALL, WESTMINSTER, CITY OF WESTMINSTER, GREATER LONDON. A view of a crowd gathered round the Cenotaph on Whitehall for the Peace Day celebrations with flags on a building to the side.
This photograph is one of a group the photographer took on the 18th, 21st & 23rd July 1919 recording the peace decorations that had been erected in London for Peace Day, 19th July 1919, in celebration of the end of World War 1. The cenotaph shown in the photograph was constructed from wood and plaster and was only meant to stand for a week for the Peace Day celebrations and Victory March, but it stayed in place until January 1920 and a permanent replacement in stone was unveiled on Armistice Day, 11 November 1920
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Media ID 26949227
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1910s Celebrations Commemoration Commemorative Monument Remembrance
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a poignant moment in history, showcasing the Prototype Cenotaph on Whitehall during the Peace Day celebrations in 1919. The image depicts a crowd gathered around the temporary cenotaph, adorned with flags fluttering on a nearby building. Taken by photographer Katherine MacFee on multiple occasions in July 1919, this photograph documents the elaborate peace decorations that adorned London to commemorate the end of World War 1. The wooden and plaster construction of this prototype cenotaph was initially intended to stand for just one week but remained in place until January 1920. The significance of this image lies not only in its commemorative nature but also as a testament to unity and remembrance during challenging times. It serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made during the war and symbolizes hope for lasting peace. Ultimately, this photograph is an invaluable historical artifact that captures both celebration and solemnity. Its depiction of public gatherings around the cenotaph highlights how communities came together to honor those who served their country. Today, it stands as a powerful representation of remembrance and serves as a tribute to all those affected by conflict during the early twentieth century.
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