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Crowd watching the looting of a German house in Poplar, c1914
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Crowd watching the looting of a German house in Poplar, c1914
A crowd watching the looting of a German house in Poplar, c1914. Anti-German feeling in the United Kingdom led to infrequent rioting, assaults on suspected Germans and the looting of stores owned by people with German-sounding names. The increasing anti-German hysteria caused King George V to change his German family name of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha to Windsor. From The Manchester Guardian: History of the War, Vol. II.-1914-15. 1915
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This historic print captures a chilling scene from c1914 in Poplar, London. The image depicts a crowd of people gathered outside a German house, witnessing the looting taking place within its walls. During this time, the United Kingdom was gripped by intense anti-German sentiment, which occasionally erupted into riots and assaults on suspected Germans. The escalating anti-German hysteria even prompted King George V to change his own German family name of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha to Windsor. This photograph serves as a stark reminder of the consequences that such widespread fear and prejudice can have on society. In this snapshot of urban unrest, men and women alike are seen observing the crime unfold before their eyes. The street is filled with tension as individuals stand together in a collective display of anger towards anything associated with Germany. The monochrome composition adds an eerie atmosphere to the image, emphasizing the gravity of these events during World War I. It serves as a poignant testament to how civil unrest can manifest itself during times of conflict. As we reflect upon this moment frozen in time, it is crucial to remember the impact that fear-driven actions can have on innocent civilians caught up in larger geopolitical struggles. This photograph stands as both a historical record and a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked prejudice and mob mentality.
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