Summary
Photograph appears to have been taken in front of St Nicholas Church (Church of St Nicholas), Thorne, Doncaster, England. The church has elements dating to the 12th to 16th centuries, and is made of rubble and ashlar limestone, with lead roofs. It is a British listed building.
One of a collection of 60 small photographs taken by Tom Robinson Lydster during World War I. Refer MM 111435 for a further image of the church. Lydster was assigned to the 14 Infantry Battalion - 5 to 12 Reinforcements, service number 3060. He served in the 4th Machine Gun Company. He was awarded the Military Medal and the Bar to Military Medal.
Description of Content
Woman in white apron standing in front of church. The tower and part of a lower roof is visible.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs M. C. Conning, 21 Nov 1986
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Place & Date Depicted
Thorne Church, Thorne, Doncaster, England, Great Britain, 1916-1919
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Photographer
Sergeant Tom R. Lydster - Australian Imperial Force (AIF), Doncaster, England, Great Britain, 1916-1919
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Past Owner
Flight Lieutenant Graham Stewart Conning - Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Keywords
Military Memorabilia, Nursing, Photography, World War I, 1914-1918
