Gramophone records for the front, WW1
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Gramophone records for the front, WW1
Part of a consignment of 50, 000 Winner records being packed for the front. The makers had already sent 30, 000 records to the Fleet. Date: 1915
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Gifts Gramophone Gramophones Records Consignment
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This evocative image captures the packing of a consignment of 50,000 Gramophone records for the British troops at the front during World War I, in the year 1915. The records, which were part of an ongoing effort to boost morale among the soldiers, had already seen 30,000 units sent to the fleet. The makers of these records, who remain unidentified in this photograph, had recognized the power of music to bring comfort and joy to the soldiers far from home. The scene shows a team of workers meticulously wrapping and packing the fragile records, each one carefully handled to ensure safe delivery. The records, which would have been played on the portable Gramophones, were a source of entertainment and connection to the civilian world for the soldiers. The image transports us back in time, offering a glimpse into the logistical efforts made to provide a small piece of normalcy amidst the chaos and hardships of war. The First World War, also known as World War I or the Great War, lasted from 1914 to 1918, and saw the involvement of millions of soldiers and civilians from around the world. The use of music as a means of boosting morale was a common practice during this time, with soldiers often sharing songs and tunes to pass the time and lift each other's spirits. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the human touch that was present even in the midst of the devastating conflict, and the enduring power of music to bring people together.
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