NAM.2006-05-66-1

Printed map of Gavrelle. Special 1: 10000 Gavrelle “B” Trenches corrected to 29-7-17. Additional work to 21-7-17 in Green. “N” Corps Topography Sect. Bottom left corner of the map is torn out and is separate. Inscription on reverse says, “I was in Chico Suppot Trench, Gavrelle, (c25a) July 16 17 18, 1917. Observing with Sgt. P.J.S. McAnley from post where Front Line crosses road at B2468.8. August 2. 3. 4. 5. 1917. E.B.”. From a collection of six maps and diagrams created by Sgt Ernest Blaikley, 1885-1965, 28th Bn London Regiment (Artist’s Rifles). Blaikley worked as an artist, selling work to ‘Scout’ and ‘Punch’ amongst others; Blaikley also taught map reading and the use of the compass during World War One (1914-1918).

World War One (1914-1918)