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Includes 23 letters of Sydney John Holmes, as well as eight postcards and two photographs. The entirety was sent to his mother, father and sister between 1917 and 1918 from Ypres, whilst he was serving in the First World War. Also includes a copy of a published book by J E Mackfall, transcribing the letters.

Letters sent by Sydney John Holmes to his mother, father and sister whilst he was on active duty in Ypres in the First World War. Also includes a published book based on the letters.

Letters sent by Sydney John Holmes to his mother, father and sister whilst he was on active duty in Ypres in the First World War. The letters have been transcribed and published by a relative - please see SJH/1/2 for a copy of the published transcripts.

Published history of Sydney John Holmes of the 147 Machine Gun Corps, based on his letters back to his family in Acomb. Please see SJH/1/1 for the letters themselves.

Photographs of Sydney John Holmes, particularly during his war service. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

The image shows Holmes with another unidentified man. Both men are wearing boaters.

The image shows Holmes in his military uniform.

The image shows Holmes in his military uniform on his motorbike.

The image shows a group of men in military uniform with two machine guns. The image is actually a postcard sent back to the family of Sidney John Holmes.

The reverse of the image has the name E Manning inscribed in pencil.

The personnel are possibly Anzacs.

The image is a postcard which was sent to the aunt of Sidney John Holmes.

A number of the residents appear to be in fancy dress, including international costumes. The reason for the gathering is unknown.

Photographs of Sydney John Holmes, particularly during his war service. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

The note contains a flower and the phrases 'Kind Thoughts' and 'Kind Thoughts and Wishes'. It was hand-drawn and coloured by Sidney John Holmes. Date is an estimate.

The card is from the Machine Gun Corps and commemorates the Somme, Ypres and Neuve Chapelle.