Скачать или смотреть The King’s Shilling, c1770

This painting depicts an army recruiting party going about its business at an English country fair. Here, we take a closer look at the artwork to learn more about 18th-century recruitment and its impact on volunteers and their loved ones.

Come and enjoy this light-hearted village scene in our Soldier gallery, displayed alongside other items that demonstrate the various motivations and methods behind Army recruitment.

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