The Eagle hut in Aldwych, WW1
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The Eagle hut in Aldwych, WW1
Exterior and interior views of the Eagle Hut in Aldwych, London. The YMCA supplied British servicemen away from home in the UK and overseas with a place to eat, drink, relax, and write letters home. As American troops arrived in large numbers, the organisation committed to supplying a home from home for them in Englands capital. Operating from mid-August 1917, the YMCAs Eagle Hut was officially opened on 3 September by US ambassador W.H. Page.The Eagle Hut was established by four American businessmen based in London: E.C. Carter, Robert Grant, Grant Forbes and Francis E Powell. It stood at the point where the Indian High Commission and some of Bush House now stand, slightly west of the bottom of Kingsway on the north side of Aldwych. The Club could serve up to 5000 meals a day, provide a bed for overnight stays and was run by 800 volunteers, most of them women. Date: 1917
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This evocative photograph captures the exterior and interior of the Eagle Hut in Aldwych, London, during World War I. The Eagle Hut was operated by the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) to provide a welcoming haven for British and American servicemen who were away from home. Established in August 1917, the Eagle Hut was officially opened on September 3 by the US Ambassador, W.H. Page. The hut was the brainchild of four American businessmen based in London: E.C. Carter, Robert Grant, Grant Forbes, and Francis E. Powell. It was situated where the Indian High Commission and parts of Bush House now stand, on the north side of Aldwych, slightly west of the bottom of Kingsway. The Eagle Hut could serve up to 5,000 meals a day and offered accommodation for overnight stays. The interior of the hut was run by 800 volunteers, mostly women, who ensured that the servicemen had a warm and homely environment. Here, they could relax, write letters home, and enjoy a hot meal. The YMCA's commitment to providing a 'home from home' for American troops arriving in London in large numbers was an essential contribution to their wellbeing during the war. The Eagle Hut stands as a testament to the generosity and support of the YMCA and the American businessmen who established it. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the servicemen during the First World War.
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