Lords a'Leaping

I really liked the 10 Lords a'Leaping in the Christmas event at Uppark.

And the notices on the beer barrels give a bit of social history......

I'm suddenly reminded of my dad writing, in his diaries at Christmas 1943, about a touch of humanity in the work camp at the cement factory at Cossebaude:

"Christmas Evening saw us in the works canteen where there was a piano. The Kommandant was there and he gave a bottle of beer to everyone who did a turn......"


'Till We Meet Again: Gunner Bert Martin: 1941 to 1945'
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[Jacqueline]

I remember that passage! Curious how those beers in your photo would taste.

[Diana]

Such a great shot and story!

[Hazel]

@jacqbb

I would not be a good judge even if offered half a pint as I cannot stand beer! Perhaps not so good for the servants.

[Peter]

Lovely image and story Hazel, clearly mine beer would be in the one on the right:)

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Fun shot and special memory.

[Dawn]

A cool fun shot , and special memory

[wendy frost]

Interesting labeling and a great capture

[Richard Hickey]

Cool picture.