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Ypres - Artillery convoy on road passing St Martins Church
Ypres - Artillery convoy on road passing St. Martins Church with the Cloth Hall behind them. Captain Gilbert Holiday, Royal Field Artillery (1879-1937). Holidays Early Life Was Spent In St. Johns Wood And From His Window He Was Able To Watch The Royal Horse Artillery, Which Was His First Contact With Horses. He Was Educated At Westminster And Then Studied At The R.A. Schools. He Worked As An Illustrator At The Graphic, The Tatler And The Illustrated London News. Holiday Served As A Gunner In The Royal Field Artillery On The Western Front During The First World War And He Painted Many Pictures For Army Messes
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1879 Artillery Behind Cloth Contact Convoy Educated Gilbert Graphic Gunner Illustrator Johns Martins News Passing Schools Served Spent Studied Tatler Watch Westminster Worked Ypres 1937
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This evocative photograph captures the scene of an artillery convoy making its way through the historic town of Ypres, Belgium, with St. Martins Church and the Cloth Hall prominently featured in the background. The convoy, consisting of horses and gun carriages, was likely making its way to the front lines during the First World War. Among the soldiers in this convoy is Captain Gilbert Holiday (1879-1937), a British artist and veteran of the Royal Field Artillery. Born in St. Johns Wood, Holiday's early life was marked by his fascination with the Royal Horse Artillery, which he was able to observe from his window. He went on to receive an education at Westminster and study at the Royal Academy Schools. Before the war, Holiday worked as an illustrator for various publications, including The Graphic, The Tatler, and The Illustrated London News. When the war broke out, Holiday enlisted in the Royal Field Artillery and served on the Western Front. It was during this time that he began to paint, creating many works for army messes and recording the experiences of his comrades. This photograph, taken during his service, offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of war and the resilience of the soldiers who fought in it. Despite the difficult circumstances, Holiday's artistic talent shines through in this image, capturing the beauty and history of Ypres amidst the chaos of war. The Cloth Hall, a historic building that dates back to the 13th century, stands proudly behind the convoy, a reminder of the town's rich past and the importance of preserving its heritage.
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