henery Posted 2 August , 2010 Share Posted 2 August , 2010 Hi everyone Have found this photo among a number of WW 1 family photos. It looks interesting but puzzling. The boy on the horse seems to have a tailor made uniform with a cap badge which I assume is of the Royal Worcestershire Regiment. The writing on the wall behind him seems to read 3 MEN Riding school, then hours and possibly a d... Beneath that it looks like 8.WORCESTER. Could this boy be a mascot? The photo has the words Photo byF.J.Reynolds 164 High Street Maldon. I believe Maldon is in Essex. henery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrel Posted 2 August , 2010 Share Posted 2 August , 2010 I would guess that he is the son of the soldier holding the horse's head - 14 years old was the minimum age for entry in the Yeomanry and/or Territorial Force. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen p nunn Posted 3 August , 2010 Share Posted 3 August , 2010 This looks like Gate Street, Maldon. The 8th were stationed here in town. Fantastic picture. SPN Maldon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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