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The Lord Mayors Show during the First World War
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The Lord Mayors Show during the First World War
The Lord Mayors Show during World War I showing captured German guns, an aeroplane of the RFC, and contingents representing Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and the West Indies. Other prominent features were recruiting bands and, following the Lord Mayor and his escort of City of London Yeomanry, a Recruiting Column of considerable strength. Before the arrival of the Procession, recruiting meetings were held at various points of the route, and it was arranged that recruits should fall in behind the Guards detachment. Date: 1915
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The Lord Mayor's Show during World War I: A Pageant of Patriotism and Unity (1915) This evocative photograph captures the spirit of unity and determination that defined The Lord Mayor's Show during World War I. Held on the streets of London on November 12, 1915, the procession was a grand display of British and imperial strength in the face of the ongoing conflict. Prominently featured in the image are captured German guns, a stark reminder of the enemy that Britain and its allies were fighting against. An aeroplane of the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) soars overhead, symbolizing the innovative technology that was transforming the nature of warfare. The contingents of Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and the West Indies are also on display, highlighting the global reach of the British Empire and its commitment to the war effort. Recruiting bands and a Recruiting Column of considerable strength march in formation, underscoring the importance of enlisting new soldiers to the cause. Before the arrival of the procession, recruiting meetings were held at various points along the route, and it was arranged that recruits would fall in behind the Guards detachment. The Lord Mayor and his escort of City of London Yeomanry lead the way, upholding the longstanding traditions of the show. This photograph is a testament to the enduring power of pageantry and the unity of the British people during a time of great upheaval. The Lord Mayor's Show during World War I was a powerful symbol of British resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
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