Inside tent, White Horse Hill, Chislehurst, Kent
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Inside tent, White Horse Hill, Chislehurst, Kent
Inside tent, White Horse Hill, Chislehurst, Kent. 21017 Private P. J. Hill, D Company, 20Th Battalion, The County Of London Regiment. Studied At Lambeth School Of Art, St. Oswalds Place, Upper Kennington Lane. Resided At 6 Amott Road, Peckham Rye, London In 1895
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21017 Amott Battalion Chislehurst Kennington Lambeth Lane Oswalds Peckham Private Regiment Regiments Resided Studied Tent Topographical 1895 Upper
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This evocative photograph captures the quiet intimacy of a soldier's moment of respite within the confines of his tent, nestled amidst the rolling hills of White Horse Hill in Chislehurst, Kent during the First World War. The soldier, identified as 21017 Private P.J. Hill of D Company, 20th Battalion, The County of London Regiment, takes a moment to himself amidst the chaos and uncertainty of the battlefield. Born in London, Private Hill studied at the prestigious Lambeth School of Art, located at St. Oswalds Place, Upper Kennington Lane. His artistic background is evident in the meticulous attention to detail in this topographical painting of his temporary living quarters. The intricate folds of the canvas tent, the weathered wooden poles, and the subtle textures of the surrounding terrain are rendered with a skillful hand. Despite his artistic talents, Private Hill, like countless others, was called to serve his country in the Great War. His residence at 6 Amott Road, Peckham Rye, London, is a poignant reminder of the ordinary lives left behind as the men and women of the British Army fought for their nation's future. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the daily life of a soldier during wartime, and serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by ordinary men and women during the First World War.
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