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Pocket diary of Ernest Blaikley for 1917. Written in pencil when Blaikley was stationed in France. Gives brief entries for each day, describing people met and activities such as enlarging maps, conducting parades and inspections. 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, Western Front (1914-1918)