Victory Day in London, 1918, WW1
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Victory Day in London, 1918, WW1
Snapshots of prominent members of society out in London to celebrate the signing of the armistice on 11 November 1918, ending the First World War. Top left shows Lady Honor Ward, Lord Dudleys eldest daughter in front of Buckingham Palace with Mrs Dunville. Top right is Mr Hercules Langrishe with Lady Milbanke, bottom right shows Mrs George Keppel (former mistress of King Edward VII) with Lady Gainford and Lady Joan Combe sitting on one of the numerous German guns on view in the Mall and bottom left shows F. E Smith (Lord Birkenhead), the Attorney-General and best friend of Winston Churchill with Lady Smith and their daughter, the future Lady Pamela Berry. Date: 1918
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Alice Armistice Celebration Celebrations Hercules Honor Keppel Members Milbanke Peace Prominent Snapshots Victory Ward Dunville
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Victory Day in London, 11 November 1918: A Moment of Triumph and Reunion This evocative photograph captures the spirit of jubilation and relief that swept through London on the day the Armistice was signed, ending the First World War on 11 November 1918. The image is a snapshot of prominent members of British society who came out to celebrate the historic moment. Top left, Lady Honor Ward, the eldest daughter of the Duke of Richmond, is seen with Mrs Dunville, basking in the sunshine in front of Buckingham Palace. Their joyous expressions reflect the hope for a peaceful future. Top right, Mr Hercules Langrishe is seen with Lady Milbanke, their faces beaming with happiness. The backdrop of the war-torn city is a stark reminder of the hardships endured during the conflict. At the bottom right, Mrs George Keppel, a former mistress of King Edward VII, is pictured with Lady Gainford and Lady Joan Combe. They are seated on one of the numerous German guns on display in the Mall, symbolizing the triumph over the enemy. Bottom left, F.E. Smith, the Attorney-General and best friend of Winston Churchill, is seen with his wife Lady Smith and their daughter, the future Lady Pamela Berry. Smith's prominent role in the peace negotiations adds to the significance of this image. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the historical moment when the people of London came together to celebrate the end of the war and look forward to a brighter future. The image captures the essence of a nation united in its relief and joy, and the promise of a new beginning.
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