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Blighty, Sweet Blighty
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Blighty, Sweet Blighty
Two optimistic and rather over-excited Tommies, home on leave during World War I, lean out of their train carriage to breathe in the sweet smell of - the local gas works! A humorous reference to any smell being an improvement on those hanging over the trenches of the Western Front
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Blighty Breathe Excited Hanging Improvement Lean Leave Optimistic Reference Smell Sweet Tommies Trenches
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July 1916: A Whiff of Home - Two Jubilant Tommies Embrace the 'Sweet Smell of Blighty' During Their Leave Amidst the Pungent Scents of the Local Gas Works Amidst the harrowing realities of the Western Front during World War I, the simple pleasures of home were cherished by soldiers on leave. In this delightful photograph, two optimistic and rather over-excited Tommies lean out of their train carriage window, their faces beaming with joy as they breathe in the sweet smell of their hometown. The source of their elation may seem peculiar to modern sensibilities, but the aroma of the local gas works was a welcome improvement to the acrid and putrid smells that had become all too familiar in the trenches. The year was 1916, and the horrors of the Battle of the Somme were fresh in the minds of the British military. The trenches were a far cry from the idyllic English countryside these soldiers called home. The sweet, if not somewhat peculiar, scent of the gas works was a reminder of the comforts and familiarity of their homeland. The Tommies' infectious enthusiasm and their unabashed appreciation for the simple pleasures of home serve as a poignant reminder of the human spirit's resilience and ability to find joy in the most unexpected places. This charming image captures a moment of pure, unadulterated happiness in the midst of the chaos and hardships of war. The photograph is a testament to the enduring power of hope and the deep-rooted longing for the comforts of home.
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