Trafalgar Square - Feed the Guns campaign WWI
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Trafalgar Square - Feed the Guns campaign WWI
Trafalgar Square as a wrecked village. Trafalgar Square in central London dressed to resemble a war-torn French village during a fundraising drive on 7th October 1918 called the Feed the Guns campaign in which 2, 500, 000 was raised. Date: 1918
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Trafalgar Square Transformed: A Wrecked Village for War Funds in 1918 Amid the chaos and turmoil of the First World War, London's iconic Trafalgar Square took on an unexpected and poignant transformation. In October 1918, the grand piazza, known for its majestic columned facades and Nelson's Column, was metamorphosed into a war-torn French village for a powerful fundraising campaign called 'Feed the Guns.' The Feed the Guns campaign was an initiative to raise vital funds for the British war effort, which had been raging since 1914. The event took place on the 7th of October 1918, and the sight of Trafalgar Square in ruins drew thousands of curious and sympathetic onlookers. The square was adorned with makeshift houses, shattered walls, and debris, creating an eerie and moving tableau. The campaign aimed to evoke the devastation and destruction that the war had brought upon the French people, and the British public responded with an outpouring of support. Over two and a half million pounds were raised during this poignant event, which went directly towards providing essential supplies for the Allied forces. This photograph captures the haunting image of Trafalgar Square as a wrecked village, a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War and the collective spirit that emerged in response to the crisis. The square, usually bustling with life and activity, stands still and silent, a testament to the power of community and the human capacity for empathy and compassion in the face of adversity.
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