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Incomings and outgoings on the outbreak of WW1
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Incomings and outgoings on the outbreak of WW1
Incomings and outgoings on the outbreak of the First World War. Top left: Earl Roberts, walking to the House of Commons. Top right: Viscount Morley, going to the Foreign Office -- he resigned as Lord President of the Council. Lower left: Prince Lichnowsky, German Ambassador, at the door of the Foreign Office. Lower right: Monsieur Paul Cambon, French Ambassador, leaving the Foreign Office. Date: August 1914
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Activity Ambassador Cambon Change Commons Council Foreign Leaving Lichnowsky Monsieur Morley Office Outbreak Resignation Resigned Roberts Viscount
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Incomings and Outgoings: Pivotal Moments at the Onset of the First World War August 1914: The tranquility of London's diplomatic scene was shattered as the looming threat of war cast long shadows over the city. This evocative photograph captures the frenetic activity and change that engulfed the political landscape as world powers prepared for the impending conflict. Top left: Earl Roberts, a veteran military leader and former Colonial Secretary, made his way to the House of Commons, likely to discuss the unfolding crisis. His presence was a testament to the government's determination to rally support for the impending war effort. Top right: Viscount Morley, a prominent Liberal politician, resigned as Lord President of the Council, marking a significant shift in the British government. Morley's departure was a clear indication of the political upheaval that was to come. Lower left: Prince Lichnowsky, the German Ambassador, was seen at the door of the Foreign Office, presumably to deliver a final message or demand from his government. The image of the prince, with his distinctive monocle, underscores the growing tension between the two nations. Lower right: Monsieur Paul Cambon, the French Ambassador, was captured leaving the Foreign Office. His departure signaled the urgency of diplomatic efforts to prevent the war, which ultimately proved futile. This photograph offers a poignant glimpse into the incomings and outgoings of the diplomatic world during the outbreak of the First World War. The faces and figures in the image serve as a reminder of the pivotal moments that shaped the course of history.
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