Photos of Witham

Old photo of First World War, soldiers carrying thatched structure past Whitehall (no.20)

Taken: 1916 approx, Source: Braintree and Witham Times, Ref: M447

Old photo of soldiers during First World War. Probably Royal Engineers (information from Ian Hook, Essex Regiment Museum), carrying what appears to be the frame of a small building, perhaps with thatch as roof. Large building behind them is 18 Newland Street (Whitehall). Gate of no.16 (Roslyn House) on right. To left are 22 Newland Street, 24 Newland Street, 26 Newland Street.

RefM447
Date taken1916 approx
SourceBraintree and Witham Times
Posted on Full size 4528 × 2866

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