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Russian Flag Day, corner of Boscawen Street and Lower Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. 22nd September 1915 (or similar)
Filename: TRURI-TRUwef-16.tiff
Size: 9150 x 5677 (52MB)
Date: 4th March 2016
Source: Royal Cornwall Museum
County: Cornwall
Location Name: 50.263195, -5.051041
© From the collection of the RIC
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Russian Flag Day, corner of Boscawen Street and Lower Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. 22nd September 1915 (or similar)
Russian Flag Day in Boscawen Street Truro. Ladies with stall on corner of Lemon Street. Notice, partly illegible reads " Some of the men you are helping, every penny counts". Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
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TRURI : TRUwef.16
Media ID 11655629
© From the collection of the RIC
Building Children First World War Flag Great War Hats Pavement Road Wall Women World War 1 Lloyds Bank
EDITORS COMMENTS
Captured in this vintage photo print, we are transported back to the vibrant Russian Flag Day celebration on September 22nd, 1915. The corner of Boscawen Street and Lower Lemon Street in Truro, Cornwall comes alive with a bustling scene of patriotic fervor. A group of determined ladies proudly man a stall adorned with the colors of Russia's flag, their dedication evident as they collect donations for the war effort. The worn notice hanging nearby reads "Some of the men you are helping, every penny counts" serving as a poignant reminder of the impact these contributions had on supporting soldiers during World War I. Photographer Arthur William Jordan skillfully captures this moment frozen in time. Amidst the crowd gathered on the road and pavement, men, women, and children can be seen wearing hats that reflect their support for Russia. The backdrop showcases an impressive building housing Lloyds Bank while smoke wafts from pipes or cigarettes held by some individuals. This photograph encapsulates both Cornish pride and solidarity with our Russian allies during one of history's most challenging times. It serves as a testament to how even small communities like Truro played an essential role in global events.
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