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WW1 street shrine, London, 1917
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WW1 street shrine, London, 1917
A front cover of The Illustrated London News, showing a woman and two small children leaving a floral tribute at a London street shrine, 1917. Date: January 1917
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© Illustrated London News Ltd/Bubblepunk
Bereavement Commemoration Honour Locals Loss Mourning Remembrance Roll Shrine Shrines Tribute Wreath
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Amidst the hustle and bustle of war-torn London in January 1917, a moment of solemn reflection and mourning unfolds on the streets. This poignant image, captured by a photographer for The Illustrated London News, depicts a woman and two young children laying a wreath of fresh flowers at a makeshift shrine. The shrine, adorned with wreaths, crosses, and photographs, serves as a tribute to the many lives lost during the ongoing First World War. The working class community, deeply affected by the devastating impact of the war, comes together in collective grief and remembrance. The woman, her face etched with sadness, pauses to pay her respects, while her children, dressed in their Sunday best, follow closely behind. The scene is one of quiet, unassuming commemoration, a testament to the enduring strength and resilience of the human spirit in the face of tragedy. The shrine, located on a London street, stands as a reminder of the sacrifice and loss felt by families and communities across the country. The locals, united in their shared grief, continue to visit the shrine, adding their own floral tributes in honor of their loved ones who have given the ultimate sacrifice for their country. The image, with its powerful message of mourning and remembrance, serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war.
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