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A recruiter speaking on the plinth in Trafalgar Square, WW1
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A recruiter speaking on the plinth in Trafalgar Square, WW1
Sergeant Newsand, a constant speaker in Trafalgar Square in the cause of recruiting for the war, pictured in action in December 1915. Date: 1915
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In the heart of London's Trafalgar Square during the First World War, Sergeant Newsom, a dedicated recruiter, delivers a passionate speech from atop the iconic plinth. The year was 1915, and the urgency to enlist men for the ongoing conflict was palpable. Newsom, a constant presence in the square, was a persuasive figure, using posters and his eloquence to coerce young men into joining the ranks. His impassioned words echoed through the square, reaching the ears of thousands of passersby. The posters, adorned with images of patriotic symbols and promises of adventure, served as a visual complement to Newsom's spoken words. The atmosphere was charged with a sense of duty and responsibility, as young men weighed their options and considered the consequences of enlisting. This poignant moment in history captures the intensity of the recruitment efforts during the First World War and the sacrifices made by individuals in the name of their country.
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