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A suggestion for a festive, post-war Trafalgar Square
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A suggestion for a festive, post-war Trafalgar Square
Picture illustrating a suggestion for a post-war Christmas festival to be held in Trafalgar Square which for four years had been a centre for wartime recruitment and fundraising. The Sphere magazine suggests illuminated Christmas trees and garlands of coloured lights and writes, a music festival would be very welcome. Date: 1918
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A Suggestion for a Festive Trafalgar Square: Illuminated Trees and Music Festivities in Post-War London (1918) This evocative image from The Sphere magazine proposes a vision for a post-war Christmas festival in Trafalgar Square, a site that had served as a hub for wartime recruitment and fundraising during the First World War. The empty, desolate square, adorned only with the shadow of Nelson's Column, stands in stark contrast to the festive scene proposed by the magazine. The suggestion includes the planting of illuminated Christmas trees and the hanging of garlands of coloured lights. These decorations would transform the square into a magical and welcoming space, providing a much-needed respite from the hardships and sorrows of the war years. Moreover, the magazine advocates for a music festival to be held in the square. The joyful sounds of music would add to the festive atmosphere, bringing people together in celebration of peace and unity. The image of a community coming together in the heart of London to enjoy the simple pleasures of Christmas would have been a powerful symbol of hope and renewal after the long years of conflict. This proposal for a festive Trafalgar Square in 1918 offers a glimpse into the collective desire for normalcy and joy following the end of the First World War. The image serves as a reminder of the power of community, hope, and the human spirit to overcome even the most challenging of times.
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