2013

ST9539 : St Mary, Boyton: Roll of Honour

taken 11 years ago, near to Boyton, Wiltshire, England

St Mary, Boyton: Roll of Honour
St Mary, Boyton: Roll of Honour
In the early days of World War One, the enthusiastic patriotism with which young men queued up to join the army gave rise to the concept of a roll of honour. During that period, most believed the war would be won swiftly and casualties would be small. However, as the war dragged on and the dead multiplied, more and more recruits were needed. The roll became less definitive: often men who had moved away for work enlisted elsewhere. They nevertheless remain a poignant symbol of initial optimism and enduring pride.

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ST9539, 90 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Basher Eyre   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Friday, 13 September, 2013   (more nearby)
Submitted
Thursday, 26 September, 2013
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! ST 9505 3958 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:9.3271N 2:4.3295W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! ST 9505 3958
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South-southeast (about 157 degrees)
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