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Eastbourne Patriotic Concert Party
Eastbourne Patriotic Concert Party - 1914-18 - who performed at the RAF Cadet Brigade at its training camp at Saint Leonards-on-Sea (near Hastings). Performers (from top left): Kathleen McIntyre, S. T. Wemyss, Ruby Uphill, Elsie Collins, J. F. Gardener and Dora L. Piper. Date: circa 1918
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Cadet Concert Eastbourne Entertainers Patriotic Performed Performers
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This evocative photograph captures the Eastbourne Patriotic Concert Party, a group of talented performers who brought joy and entertainment to the soldiers training at the RAF Cadet Brigade's camp in Saint Leonards-on-Sea during World War I. Circa 1918, this image features six performers, including Kathleen McIntyre, S. T. Wemyss, Ruby Uphill, Elsie Collins, J. F. Gardener, and Dora L. Piper. During the tumultuous years of the First World War, the Eastbourne Patriotic Concert Party played a vital role in boosting morale at the home front. With theatres closed and many forms of entertainment unavailable, these performers traveled from town to town, bringing laughter and music to the troops and their families. In this photograph, the performers are seen dressed in their finest, ready to put on a show for the RAF Cadet Brigade. Kathleen McIntyre, with her expressive face and captivating smile, is positioned at the top left of the image. Next to her, S. T. Wemyss, with his serious expression and neatly combed mustache, exudes an air of authority. Ruby Uphill, a striking young woman with a confident pose, is shown in the middle row, third from the left. Elsie Collins, with her rosy cheeks and engaging smile, is seated next to her. J. F. Gardener, a dapper gentleman with a monocle, is seen in the bottom row, second from the left. Lastly, Dora L. Piper, with her elegant dress and poised posture, completes the lineup. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the power of entertainment to bring hope and joy during times of hardship. The Eastbourne Patriotic Concert Party, and performers like them, played a crucial role in keeping the spirits of the soldiers and their families high during the long and arduous years of the war.
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