Children making mail bags for sending parcels to the front
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Children making mail bags for sending parcels to the front
Farnborough children making mail-bags for sending Christmas presents to the men in the trenches during the First World War. Date: 1915
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Bags Farnborough Helping Mail Parcel Parcels Presents Sacks Sending
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This poignant photograph captures the spirit of children from Farnborough, England, as they diligently work on creating mail bags for sending Christmas parcels to the men and women serving at the front during the First World War in 1915. The image shows a group of young boys and girls seated around tables, each focused on their task, skillfully stitching together the heavy canvas sacks. Their determined expressions and serious demeanor reflect the gravity of the situation and their commitment to bringing a bit of holiday cheer to the soldiers far from home. The mail bags, once filled with parcels containing food, clothing, and small gifts, would be sent to the front lines via the military postal service. These parcels were a vital source of comfort and morale boost for the soldiers, providing a reminder of home and loved ones during the harsh conditions of trench warfare. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the community during the First World War. The children's dedication to this cause demonstrates the resilience and unity of the population during this challenging time in history. The mail bags they created would have brought not only essential supplies but also a sense of hope and connection to the soldiers, making their Christmas that much brighter amidst the hardships of war.
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