Picture No | 10812939 |
Date | 1917 |
Description | Christmas Festivities in the Shakspere Hut, WW1 |
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A busy scene of festive jollity at the Shakspere Hut, one of numerous YMCA huts erected around London during the First World War to provide rest, food, temporary accommodation and recreation for soldiers passing through the capital. The Christmas party was organised by Lady Forbes-Robertson and Mrs Matthias who ensured every one of the men received a gift.
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Source | Illustration by Fortunino Matania in The Sphere, 6 January 1917 |
Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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