| Description | Annotated 'War Cuttings 1914 & 1915' and 'War Cuttings No: II'. Mainly relating to military and naval activities. Particular cuttings relating to the German treatment of British prisoners, Swiss prohibition of giving children the names of leading generals, the experiences of the territorials, a Victoria Cross conferred on Lance-Sergeant Oliver Brooks at the King's bedside, how the Russians got to the Front in English trains, image of children at Ostend collecting cartridge cases as toys, an Italian's opinion of the war, a story on Sergeant Major Willis and the 'Beverley Guardian', a letter from Baron Nunburnholme calling for the men of Hull to join up, the effects of air raids on children. Also includes a St John Ambulance Association card and handwritten notes on types of ammunition. Also includes a newscutting requesting 'Work for women' where home-made respirators are to be sent to the home front. |