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Schoolboys help in shell making

Boys of the Acton and Chiswick Polytechnic School spending a holiday making shell caps at an engineering works at Willesden during the First World War. Date: 1915

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Acton Caps Chiswick Effort Engineering Factories Munition Munitions Polytechnic Schoolboys Shell Shells Willesden


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This evocative photograph captures a group of schoolboys from Acton and Chiswick Polytechnic School engaged in an unusual holiday activity during the First World War. Dating back to 1915, these young boys are seen working diligently at an engineering works in Willesden, London, helping in the production of shell caps. With the Great War raging on the home front and the need for munitions at an all-time high, the boys' efforts were crucial in supporting the war effort. The image offers a poignant reminder of the significant role that communities played in the war effort beyond the battlefields. The boys, dressed in their school uniforms, are focused on their task, their expressions revealing a sense of determination and purpose. The engineering works, filled with machinery and raw materials, stands as a testament to the industrial might that was harnessed during the war. This photograph is a unique snapshot of history, showcasing the spirit of unity and resilience that characterized the British people during the First World War. The boys' involvement in the shell cap production not only contributed to the war effort but also provided them with valuable skills and experiences that would have lasting impacts on their lives.

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