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Title: an attic in France - amazing trove of 4000 images taken in WW1
Post by: Jules1066 on Saturday 04 June 16 23:40 BST (UK)
I'm fascinated by these 4000 restored photographs found in an attic in France taken during WW1. Gazing at the camera with their tired eyes,  these soldiers had their picture taken and then presumably sent the photograph back to their loved ones. Who are they? Are they anyone's ancestor? What do the badges tell us about their regiments. What other clues are there? These are just a few of the many photos that survived. I hope one day someone will recognise a familiar face.
Title: Re: an attic in Franceamazing trove of 4000 images taken in WW1
Post by: Treetotal on Sunday 05 June 16 00:15 BST (UK)
They are amazing Aren't they...if you google  Lost Tommies The Mail Online....there are many more original photos and have been in national newspapers.
Carol
Title: Re: an attic in Franceamazing trove of 4000 images taken in WW1
Post by: Jomot on Sunday 05 June 16 00:48 BST (UK)
What incredible pictures, thank you for posting them - I hadn't seen them before - and also to Carol for pointing to more of them. 

The restoration & addition of colour is fantastic, but I also found it a little unsettling as it absolutely brings home that these were ordinary men & boys, no different to our own husbands, sons, brothers etc.   

Title: Re: an attic in Franceamazing trove of 4000 images taken in WW1
Post by: Treetotal on Sunday 05 June 16 10:10 BST (UK)
Here is the link....amazing:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3607433/Amazing-trove-4-000-incredibly-detailed-pictures-northern-France-faces-World-War-soldiers-eve-battle.html

Carol
Title: Re: an attic in Franceamazing trove of 4000 images taken in WW1
Post by: 3sillydogs on Sunday 05 June 16 10:23 BST (UK)

Truly amazing. A wonder they survived to be found and restored....

 A look back to a time which is fading in the memories of the younger generation, consigned to the history books.  Finds like this are so important.
Title: Re: an attic in Franceamazing trove of 4000 images taken in WW1
Post by: *Sandra* on Sunday 05 June 16 10:28 BST (UK)
Amazing - The Open University transformed some black-and-white photographs taken in the WW1 trenches, coloured the images and they were published in the Mirror and other mags a few years ago. Nice to see restored old photographs, sometimes we see even more detail than the faded originals were showing us.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/world-war-full-colour-restored-3989431

Sandra
Title: Re: an attic in Franceamazing trove of 4000 images taken in WW1
Post by: MFW on Friday 10 June 16 14:37 BST (UK)
A complete collection with accompanying details has been created by Ross Coulthart and published as 'Lost Tommies'

Some fascinating storied behind the pictures.
Title: Re: an attic in Franceamazing trove of 4000 images taken in WW1
Post by: Jules1066 on Saturday 11 June 16 17:16 BST (UK)
Thanks
Book on order  :)
Title: Re: an attic in Franceamazing trove of 4000 images taken in WW1
Post by: Cas (stallc) on Saturday 11 June 16 17:38 BST (UK)
Amazing find and photographs in such good condition, bookmarking thread..

Agree the younger generation need to know the hardship and sacrifice that went before, lest we forget.

Cas