Peace Celebrations Loftus I

The first of several postcard views of the Peace Celebrations in 1918; this double view is of Zetland Road (probably viewed from George Skilbeck’s upper front room). The parade is believed to have finished in the Foulsyke area. Many of the women in these two George Skilbeck photographs of the parade to mark the Armistice, would have little to celebrate. The event for some would be tinged with sadness.

Images courtesy of Joyce Dobson and Keith Bowers.