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Alexandra Hotel, Bellevue Road, Southampton
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Alexandra Hotel, Bellevue Road, Southampton
Alexandra Hotel, Bellevue Road, Southampton, August 1914, just before the start of the First World War, with soldiers and transport outside. Date: 1914
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This evocative photograph captures the Alexandra Hotel on Bellevue Road in Southampton, just before the outbreak of the First World War in August 1914. The sunny summer day belies the ominous events that were about to unfold as the world was plunged into conflict. Soldiers and military transport are visible on the street, adding a sense of urgency and importance to the scene. The soldiers, dressed in their uniforms and bearing arms, are likely on their way to embark on ships from the nearby docks, ready to serve their country. The Alexandra Hotel, with its ornate balustrade and red-tiled roof, stands proudly in the background. The pub, a familiar sight for locals and travelers alike, would have provided a place of rest and refreshment for many before their journeys began. The horses and carts, as well as the motor cars, add to the bustling atmosphere of the scene. The image offers a snapshot of life in Southampton during this pivotal moment in history, a time of uncertainty and change. The photograph, taken in the early 1910s, is a poignant reminder of the people and events that shaped the world during the First World War. The soldiers, the transport, and the civilians all played their part in the war effort, and this photograph offers a glimpse into their lives before they were forever changed by the events of the war.
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