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Poster Print : New York railway engineers at Borden Camp, WW1
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New York railway engineers at Borden Camp, WW1
A company of New York railway engineers at Borden Camp, Hampshire, during the First World War, boiling dixies for tea.
1914-1918
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Media ID 23079592
© The John Barrett Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Boiling Borden Engineer Engineers Hampshire Refreshments
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating selection of Media Storehouse Poster Prints, featuring this evocative image from The John Barrett Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library. Witness the camaraderie of New York railway engineers during the First World War as they take a break from duty at Borden Camp in Hampshire, England. Boiling dixies for a well-deserved cup of tea, their determined expressions convey the spirit of resilience and determination that defined the war effort. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and add a touch of nostalgia to any space. Order your Media Storehouse Poster Print today and relive the past.
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Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures a moment of respite for a company of New York railway engineers during their training at Borden Camp in Hampshire, England, towards the end of the First World War. Dressed in their distinctive uniforms and hats, the engineers gather around a makeshift fire to prepare dixies of tea, a simple yet comforting luxury amidst the harsh realities of military life. The First World War saw the mobilization of thousands of American men, including railway engineers, to support the Allied war effort. These skilled workers were essential for the transportation of troops and supplies across the vast expanse of Europe, making their expertise invaluable. Borden Camp, located in the English countryside, was one of several training sites established for American soldiers in the UK. Here, the engineers underwent rigorous training to prepare them for the challenges they would face on the battlefield and on the railways in Europe. Despite the harsh conditions and the imminent danger that awaited them, this photograph shows the camaraderie and sense of community among the engineers. The act of preparing and sharing a cup of tea, a simple yet meaningful gesture, serves as a reminder of the human connection that endured even in the most challenging of circumstances. This photograph, taken in the late 1910s, is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by these American railway engineers during the First World War. It is a testament to their resilience, resourcefulness, and the importance of the simple pleasures in life, even in the most trying of times.
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