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Pocket diary of Ernest Blaikley for 1918. Written in pencil when Blaikley was stationed in France. Gives brief entries for each day, describing people he met and activities such as working on and folding maps. 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)