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Sign posts in Jerusalem, indicating Jaffa, Ramleh, Bethlehem, Hebron and speed limit warnings of 8 miles per hour in four languages (English, French, Arabic and Hebrew), c.1920 (b/w photo)
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Sign posts in Jerusalem, indicating Jaffa, Ramleh, Bethlehem, Hebron and speed limit warnings of 8 miles per hour in four languages (English, French, Arabic and Hebrew), c.1920 (b/w photo)
DGC418697 Sign posts in Jerusalem, indicating Jaffa, Ramleh, Bethlehem, Hebron and speed limit warnings of 8 miles per hour in four languages (English, French, Arabic and Hebrew), c.1920 (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: British army occupied Palestine 1917-18; occupation formalised in the British Mandate (1920-48); in 1919 British Authorities issued a proclamation restricting speed limits to 8 miles for all motor driven vehicleswithin 1.5 miles of Damascus Gate;); Prismatic Pictures
Media ID 38504630
© Prismatic Pictures / Bridgeman Images
Arabic British Empire Hebrew Hebron Holy Land Imperialism Jaffa Jerusalem Languages Limits Palestine Ramleh Restriction Signposts Signs Traffic Warning Warnings British Mandate Indications Limit Mandate Polyglot Ramallah Restrictions
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a snapshot of daily life in Jerusalem during the British Mandate period around 1920. The image showcases a cluster of sign posts indicating directions to Jaffa, Ramleh, Bethlehem, and Hebron in four different languages - English, French, Arabic, and Hebrew.
What makes this scene even more intriguing is the inclusion of speed limit warnings for motor vehicles set at 8 miles per hour within 1.5 miles of Damascus Gate. This detail offers a glimpse into the strict regulations imposed by British authorities during their occupation of Palestine.
The polyglot nature of the sign posts reflects the diverse cultural landscape of Jerusalem at that time, highlighting the imperial influence of the British Empire in the region. The photograph not only serves as a historical document but also as a visual representation of imperialism and colonial rule.
Overall, this image provides valuable insight into the complexities of life under foreign occupation in Jerusalem during this tumultuous period. It stands as a testament to how everyday objects like sign posts can hold layers of meaning and significance within larger historical narratives.
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