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A fair knock-out
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A fair knock-out
A middle aged couple sitting indoors eating pickled onions and drinking stout beer, when the man reads in the newspaper that the First World War has ended " blime, lizer, the Wars over".
1918
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Age D Beer Cigar Eating Ended Ends Finished Indoors Knock Leete News Paper Onions Peace Pickled Stout Ww 1 Year
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A Fair Knock-Out: The Bitter-Sweet Taste of Peace in 1918 This evocative photograph, captured by the Illustrated London News Ltd in 1918, portrays the poignant moment of relief and jubilation when middle-aged couple Alfred and his wife discover the news that the First World War has come to an end. Seated comfortably at their dining table, they share a moment of quiet celebration, their faces etched with a mix of emotions - disbelief, joy, and perhaps a touch of sadness. The man, Alfred, holds the newspaper aloft, his eyes scanning the headlines with a mixture of awe and disbelief. His wife, her face framed by a white scarf, looks up at him with a knowing smile. The couple's simple pleasures - a plate of pickled onions and a couple of stout beers - are momentarily forgotten as they absorb the enormity of the news. The man reaches for a cigar, a symbol of celebration, while his wife lights up her pipe. The scene is set in the intimacy of their humble home, a reminder of the simple pleasures and comforts that awaited soldiers and civilians alike after years of war. The couple's worn furniture, the frayed edges of the tablecloth, and the warm glow of the lamp all speak to the passage of time and the enduring nature of their bond. The caption, "Blime, lizer, the Wars over," encapsulates the raw emotion and excitement of the moment, a testament to the power of the written word to convey the profound impact of historical events. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the human stories that lie behind the headlines, and the enduring power of hope and resilience in the face of adversity.
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