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The Bystander being read in a British trench
A sentry keeps watch in a British trench while his comrade spends his turn off duty reading a copy of the Bystander, the latest issue of this journal, with its reminders of the humours of life in the trenches and joys of life in England now. The Bystander, which ran from 1903 to 1940 (when it merged with The Tatler), was a high quality weekly illustrated magazine, first published by The Graphic and later part of the Illustrated Newspapers group. It cover sport, society, fashion, politics, entertainment and the arts, and published many cartoons and humorous illustrations covering topics of the day. Its lively blend of news, comment and gossip was particularly popular during the First World War. Bruce Bairnsfather, whose Ole Bill cartoons about trench life gained widespread popularity were published in The Bystander, as were illustrations by William Heath Robinson, H. L. Oakley, George Studdy, H. M. Bateman and many others.
1916
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In the heart of the Western Front during the dark and harrowing year of 1916, a brief moment of respite is found in the grim reality of trench life. A sentry keeps a watchful eye over the battlefield, his comrade taking advantage of his turn off duty. In his hands, he holds a cherished copy of The Bystander, the high-quality weekly illustrated magazine that brought a touch of humor, entertainment, and a reminder of the joys of civilian life to the soldiers on the frontlines. First published by The Graphic in 1903 and later becoming part of the Illustrated Newspapers group, The Bystander was a popular publication that covered a wide range of topics, including sport, society, fashion, politics, entertainment, and the arts. Its lively blend of news, commentary, and gossip proved particularly appealing to soldiers during the First World War, offering a much-needed distraction from the horrors of the battlefield. Among the magazine's many contributors were renowned cartoonists and illustrators such as Bruce Bairnsfather, whose Ole Bill cartoons about trench life gained widespread popularity, and William Heath Robinson, H. L. Oakley, George Studdy, and H. M. Bateman. The Bystander's pages were filled with humorous illustrations and cartoons that tackled the topics of the day, providing a much-appreciated source of levity and escapism for the soldiers in the trenches. As the sentry continues his vigil, his comrade immerses himself in the latest issue of The Bystander, momentarily forgetting the harsh realities of war. This poignant image captures the human spirit's resilience and the power of art and humor to provide solace and comfort even in the most challenging of circumstances.
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