NAM.2006-05-65-11

Notebook of Sgt Ernest Blaikley, nd. Canvas covered notebook, approximately 1/4 used up. Contains detailed, handwritten notes by Blaikley. Notes are on map reading course, using a compass, some detailed diagrams, precise date unknown. A letter is enclosed to Blaikley which indicates that the book was sent or returned to him incorporating some changes which Blaikley suggested. From a collection of diaries and other archive materials created Sgt Ernest Blaikley, 28th Bn London Regiment (Artist’s Rifles), 1885-1965. Blaikley worked as an artist selling work to ‘Scout’ and ‘Punch’ amongst other publications. Associated with World War One (1914-1918).

World War One (1914-1918)