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Poster Print : Band of the 3rd French Regiment playing in H.M. Naval Yard, at Deal, 1854. Creator: Unknown
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Band of the 3rd French Regiment playing in H.M. Naval Yard, at Deal, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Band of the 3rd French Regiment playing in H.M. Naval Yard, at Deal, 1854. Crimean War: French military band in Kent....a deputation of gentlemen from Deal waited on the Colonel of the...French line, on board the Prince, to solicit the services of the band on shore. The request was promptly granted; and...the spacious area of the Dockyard...filled by a dense crowd of spectators, while a large number of ladies occupied seats in front of the building. The French band consisted of nearly sixty musicians, all well trained; and the style in which they played the various pieces chosen for the occasion was the subject of general admiration...A cold collation was served up in the Boat-house, to which due honour was done by the French band...small parties were also held at the Barracks and throughout the town during the evening...the soldiers of England and France fraternised in the most cordial manner'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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Anchor Anchors Band Boatyard Crimean War Dockyard French Navy Friendly Friendship International Relations Military Band Naval Dockyard Port Royal Navy Sailor Sailors Fraternisation Fraternise Fraternising Naval Warfare
20x30 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with this captivating poster print from Media Storehouse, featuring an unknown photographer's documentation of the 3rd French Regiment's band performing in H.M. Naval Yard at Deal during the Crimean War in 1854. Witness the rich history of the French military presence in Kent as a delegation of gentlemen from Deal pays a visit to the Colonel of the regiment. This intriguing piece of heritage is an excellent addition to any history or military-themed collection.
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Estimated Product Size is 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph captures a moment of unity and camaraderie during the Crimean War, as the Band of the 3rd French Regiment performs in H.M. Naval Yard at Deal, England, in 1854. The image is taken from an article published in the Illustrated London News, which describes the scene as follows: During the Crimean War, a deputation of gentlemen from Deal visited the French Colonel on board the Prince, requesting the presence of the band on shore. The Colonel graciously granted the request, and the spacious area of the Dockyard came alive with an eager crowd of spectators. The French band, consisting of nearly sixty skilled musicians, played various pieces to the delight of the audience. A cold collation was served in the Boat-house, where the French band members were honored guests. Small parties were also held at the Barracks and throughout the town during the evening. The soldiers of England and France fraternized in the most cordial manner, momentarily setting aside the tensions of war. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the shared humanity that transcended the battlefield during this historic conflict.
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