Blaw, Man! An incident in a billet in France, Arthur Garrat
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Blaw, Man! An incident in a billet in France, Arthur Garrat
A Scottish solider from a Highland regiment, wearing a kilt, tries to teach a small French boy how to play the bagpipes. Date: 1918
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Bagpipes Billet Billets Blowing Cafe Feb16 Highland Kilt Pipes Regiment Solider
EDITORS COMMENTS
Amidst the chaos and hardships of the Western Front during World War I, a moment of levity unfolds in this heartwarming photograph. In a cozy French billet, or temporary military quarters, a Scottish soldier named Arthur Garrett from a Highland regiment takes a break from the harsh realities of war to share a cherished piece of his homeland's culture with a curious young French boy. Dressed in his traditional Scottish kilt, Garrett attempts to teach the boy the art of playing the bagpipes. The boy, with wide-eyed wonder, eagerly blows into the pipes as Garrett looks on, guiding his hands. The scene takes place in a cafe, likely a welcome respite for the soldiers, where the aroma of fresh coffee and the sound of laughter and conversation mingle with the distinct, haunting melody of the bagpipes. This humorous and poignant moment serves as a reminder of the human spirit's resilience and ability to find joy and connection even in the most trying of circumstances. Date: 1918.
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