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Papers: Observations. Handwritten document composed by Sgt Ernest Blaikley on observation work. One sheet of paper with explanation on reverse, ‘Instructions given to McAnly & me when we were observing in front line near Oppy. August 1917’. The document gives, ‘instructions on what to observe and what to report’ when working as an Observer and lists things to look out for under the headings ‘Artillery’. ‘Trench Mortars and Rifle Grenades’, ‘Machine Guns’, ‘Snipers’, ‘Line’, ‘Movement’, ‘Aircraft’, ‘Lights and Signals’. 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)