Item MCFC-WAR-FRA-133 - "King George Arrives at the Front"

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MCFC-WAR-FRA-133

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"King George Arrives at the Front"

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  • 8 August 1916 - 1920 (Creation)

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The exact location of this mill is not known. However, the King was visiting the Front at the Somme between 8-15 August 1916. He is seen here inspecting the Canadian Corps. The Imperial War Museum has film footage of this same scene (Catalogue number IWM 192) here This postcard is used in "Mills at war", 2019, p.42.
Postcard came from the Stephen Buckland Collection via Frank Gregory.

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A higher resolution copy of this image can be made available, subject to a charge. Please see https://new.millsarchive.org/high-resolution-images/ for details. Alternatively, a higher resolution copy can be viewed for free at the Mills Archive; please email visitors@millsarchive.org to arrange an appointment.

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