| Accession Number | P09591.079 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Germany: Gustrow |
| Date made | c September 1918 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
A theatrical billboard advertising a production by prisoners of war (POW) at Güstrow POW camp in ...
Description
A theatrical billboard advertising a production by prisoners of war (POW) at Güstrow POW camp in Germany. The poster reads: "British Concert, The Bing Boys, Commence 7.30 p.m. Sunday 8th Sept". "The Bing Boys Are Here" was the first of a series of revues which played at the Alhambra Theatre, London during the last two years of World War I and they are probably the origin of the name used by the POWs for their production group. [See also image P09591.058.] One of a series of 157 images from the collection of 4199 Sergeant William Charles Groves, 14th Battalion, an Australian prisoner of war held at Güstrow POW camp.