21017 Collection

Guard Room (at gate), Cliffe Fort, Hoo peninsula, Kent
Guard Room (at gate), Cliffe Fort, near the village of Cliffe on the Hoo peninsula in Kent. 21017 Private P. J. Hill, D Company, 20Th Battalion, The County Of London Regiment

White Horse Hill, Chislehurst View from pub window
White Horse Hill, Chislehurst. View from pub window. 21017 Private P. J. Hill, D Company, 20Th Battalion, The County Of London Regiment. Studied At Lambeth School Of Art, St

White Horse Hotel, Chislehurst. View from window at the back of a man ploughing a field with three horses. 21017 Private P. J. Hill, D Company, 20Th Battalion, The County Of London Regiment

Watercolour of a billet at Oakwood, dated 20.1.16. On reverse, watercolour and pencil study of a soldier smoking his pipe. 21017 Private P. J

A portrait of Corporal Kitchen Pen & Ink sketch verso
A portrait of Corporal Kitchen. Pen & Ink sketch verso. 21017 Private P. J. Hill, D Company, 20Th Battalion, The County Of London Regiment. Studied At Lambeth School Of Art, St

Study of a group of soldiers, Chislehurst Landscape verso
Study of a group of soldiers, Chislehurst. Landscape verso. 21017 Private P. J. Hill, D Company, 20Th Battalion, The County Of London Regiment. Studied At Lambeth School Of Art, St

Watercolour study of a Tommy (two poses - full face and profile). Drawing on reverse of two rear views of Tommies.. 21017 Private P. J. Hill, D Company, 20Th Battalion, The County Of London Regiment

Guard Room, Oakwood, Beckenham (Daytime). 21017 Private P. J. Hill, D Company, 20Th Battalion, The County Of London Regiment. Studied At Lambeth School Of Art, St

Sand pit guard, Chislehurst, Kent. 21017 Private P. J. Hill, D Company, 20Th Battalion, The County Of London Regiment. Studied At Lambeth School Of Art, St. Oswalds Place, Upper Kennington Lane

Guard Room, Oakwood Beckenham (Night Guard). 21017 Private P. J. Hill, D Company, 20Th Battalion, The County Of London Regiment. Studied At Lambeth School Of Art, St

Tent for picket post, White Horse Hill, Chislehurst, Kent. 21017 Private P. J. Hill, D Company, 20Th Battalion, The County Of London Regiment. Studied At Lambeth School Of Art, St

Inside tent, White Horse Hill, Chislehurst, Kent. 21017 Private P. J. Hill, D Company, 20Th Battalion, The County Of London Regiment. Studied At Lambeth School Of Art, St

Cliffe Marsh, near the village of Cliffe, Hoo peninsula, Ken
Cliffe Marsh, near the village of Cliffe on the Hoo peninsula in Kent. 21017 Private P. J. Hill, D Company, 20Th Battalion, The County Of London Regiment. Studied At Lambeth School Of Art, St

Telephone duty at White Horse Hotel. Through the long night watches. 21017 Private P. J. Hill, D Company, 20Th Battalion, The County Of London Regiment. Studied At Lambeth School Of Art, St

Cromwell Gardens, billet for ten men. 112 stairs up. 21017 Private P. J. Hill, D Company, 20Th Battalion, The County Of London Regiment. Studied At Lambeth School Of Art, St

Private in full marching order, E Company, 106 Provisional Battalion. Chalk pits in the distance. 21017 Private P. J. Hill, D Company, 20Th Battalion, The County Of London Regiment

Another room in Cromwell Gardens of Artist PJ Hill
Another room in Cromwell Gardens showing man at a work table, bed, kit hanging from the walls, socks hanging up to dry. 21017 Private P. J

Southern Guard Room, Alexandra Palace - 2 soldiers by fire
Southern Guard Room, Alexandra Palace, 8.11.15. 2 soldiers sitting by the fire. 21017 Private P. J. Hill, D Company, 20Th Battalion, The County Of London Regiment

Billets - Cromwell Gardens - Dining area with decorated ceil
Billets - Cromwell Gardens. Dining area in very large room with decorated ceiling. 21017 Private P. J. Hill, D Company, 20Th Battalion, The County Of London Regiment

Five portraits of Tommies
36th Company, 20th City of London Battalion, Chiselhurst, Kent, 1915. Five portraits of Tommies - Marching Order, Guard Mounting, Guard, Cave, Fatigue.. 21017 Private P. J

A billet in Cromwell Gardens of Artist PJ Hill
A billet in Cromwell Gardens showing a corner of a room with a decorated ceiling. Kit hanging on the wall above the bed.Inscribed verso - 112 stairs up. 21017 Private P. J

6 studies - WWI soldiers
6 studies, including The Bread Winner, When the boys go back, The Picket and a Scottish soldier at Victoria Station.On reverse - man playing a flute

Chalk Pit, Cliffe Creek. 21017 Private P. J. Hill, D Company, 20Th Battalion, The County Of London Regiment. Studied At Lambeth School Of Art, St. Oswalds Place, Upper Kennington Lane

Christmas Day, Cliffe Fort after dinner
Pen & Ink - An episode of Christmas Night 1915 - Acts 1, 2, 3 and 4. On reverse, Watercolour - Christmas Day, Cliffe Fort after dinner.. 21017 Private P. J

Fine blend of swab tea discovered after breakfast - WWI
Pen & Ink - A drawing of Fine blend of swab tea discovered after breakfast and study of three heads of soldiers. On reverse, Pen & Ink drawing - six head and shoulder studies. 21017 Private P. J

A post at the cement works at Creek Cliffe, Kent
The Chalk Pit Guard Room. A post at the cement works at Creek Cliffe, near the village of Cliffe on the Hoo peninsula in Kent, dated 29.12.15. 21017 Private P. J

Billet at Cliffe Fort, near the Cliffe on the Hoo peninsula
Billet at Cliffe Fort, near the village of Cliffe on the Hoo peninsula in Kent.. 21017 Private P. J. Hill, D Company, 20Th Battalion, The County Of London Regiment

Sailing boats on the Thames. 21017 Private P. J. Hill, D Company, 20Th Battalion, The County Of London Regiment. Studied At Lambeth School Of Art, St. Oswalds Place, Upper Kennington Lane

Below decks - ship moored on Thames opposite Cliffe Fort
Below decks on a ship moored in the Thames opposite Cliffe Fort, near the village of Cliffe on the Hoo peninsula in Kent. 21017 Private P. J

Cavalry Officers
1879: Cavalry officers of the First Punjab Cavalry. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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"21017: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time to the year 21017, where history comes alive through a series of captivating images. Explore the enchanting landscapes and intriguing characters that shaped this era. Begin your journey at White Horse Hill in Chislehurst, where a breathtaking view from a pub window transports you to another world. The rolling hills and lush greenery create an idyllic backdrop for tales yet untold. As you venture further, discover the Guard Room at Cliffe Fort on the Hoo peninsula in Kent. This fortress stands as a testament to strength and protection, guarding against unseen threats that lurked beyond its gates. The White Horse Hotel in Chislehurst beckons with its timeless charm. Step inside and be transported to an era of elegance and sophistication, where stories were shared over hearty meals and laughter filled every corner. Delve deeper into history with watercolor paintings depicting life within billets at Oakwood. These intimate glimpses capture both the mundane routines and heartfelt connections forged amidst chaos. A portrait of Corporal Kitchen reveals his stoic determination etched upon his face, while pen & ink sketches offer insight into soldiers' lives during their downtime in Chislehurst's landscape. Watercolors bring Tommy soldiers to life on canvas, showcasing their resilience amidst adversity. Each stroke tells a story of bravery and sacrifice that echoes through time. Witness day turning into night as you step inside Oakwood's Guard Room under two different lights - one bathed in sunlight, the other shrouded by darkness. Experience firsthand how duty never sleeps even when shadows loom large. Travel alongside guards patrolling sand pits in Chislehurst or take refuge within tents set up atop White Horse Hill for picket posts. Feel their vigilance as they stand watch over these lands steeped in history. Finally, peek inside those very tents on White Horse Hill – witness camaraderie and shared stories that bind soldiers together.