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A 9 page illustrated article from a Victorian 1891 periodical - the article is entitled "Young Tommy Atkins - A personal experience"

A very interesting article describing the life of a young soldier in the British Army in Victorian days including information on pay, exercise. medical, food, education etc.

Illustrations include-

  • Trimming up (barbers)
  • Post Orderly
  • The kitchen serving out breakfast coffee
  • The gymnasium
  • The school
  • Sentry Go
  • Kit inspection
  • Aiming drill
  • Running the Gauntlet
  • Barrack Tailors
  • In the Cell
  • Convalescent
  • Good conduct badge
  • Skittles
  • Canteen
  • Sunday afternoon

    Whilst the images show the article in its still bound state, the article will be sent as loose pages. Some pages may include the end or start of other non related articles, pages may also be showing signs of foxing / browning due to the age of the paper

    If you are interested in more than one item I will always combine postage where this is possible so long as purchases are in one transaction. If you are forced by ebay to pay multiple postages for your purchases I will refund the overpayment
    I have indexed many antique periodicals with detail of, peoples names, places & subjects included. When I find duplicate issues in poor condition I list the articles on ebay. If you are searching for a particular family history related person, subject, place etc, please let me know and I will search my database for any relevant entries



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