Collecting and branding horses, WW1
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Collecting and branding horses, WW1
Wanted for the Army -- collecting and branding horses for troops at the stables of W H Smith, the famous newsagents, on the outbreak of the First World War. Date: 1914
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Business Collecting News Newsagent Newsagents Outbreak Requisition Requisitioned Resources Stable Stables Supplies Supply Wanted Yard Requisitioning Smith
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Wanted for the Army: A Snapshot of W.H. Smith's Stables during the Early Days of World War I This evocative image captures the scene at W.H. Smith's stables in London during the early days of World War I, as the British army began its massive effort to collect and brand horses for the troops. The year was 1914, and the world had been plunged into a conflict that would come to be known as the First World War. In this photograph, we see a group of men, some in military uniforms, others in civilian clothes, gathered around a horse in the stable yard of W.H. Smith, the famous newsagents. The horse, its coat glistening with sweat, stands calmly as a soldier brandishes a hot iron, searing the animal's hide with the distinctive mark of the British army. The scene is one of industry and urgency. Horses were essential to the war effort, and the British army needed to quickly mobilize a large number of them to transport troops, supplies, and artillery. W.H. Smith, like many other businesses, answered the call to action, reallocating their resources to help in the war effort. The image is a poignant reminder of the wartime spirit that swept through London during those early days of the conflict. It shows the community coming together to support the military, with men from all walks of life pitching in to help collect and brand the horses that would play such a crucial role in the war. As we look at this photograph today, we are transported back in time to a moment of history that continues to shape our world. The image is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the British people during a time of crisis, and a reminder of the sacrifices that were made in the name of freedom and democracy.
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