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Old Photographs, Recognition, Handwriting Deciphering => Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs => Topic started by: Windsor87 on Sunday 03 September 17 20:35 BST (UK)
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Hi all,
I was hopeful that some of you talented restorers could kindly work your magic on this photo of the Boys' Brigade?
Kind Regards,
Windsor87
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Just to clarify they're Army Cadets.
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A correction to the correction.
These are Boys Brigade Cadets. Existed 1917-24 when the BB distanced themselves from the cadet scheme.
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A try from me. It won't stand up to close scrutiny but......
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That is very good Andy, considering the oriiginal photo. I spent a few hours on this but then destroyed the results as I wasn't happy with it, so well done to you
Pat
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Thanks Pat... yes it was a bit ropey :)
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Had a go. Cheers, Peter.
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Hi Windsor87, one from me. Couldn't do much with the faces, unfortunately.
Mike
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Thank you all for taking the time to improve the photo. The uniforms were of interest so you've all done a grand job!
Thank you so much for these improved images!
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I've been fascinated by this photograph and the Army Cadets v Boys' Brigade distinction. However, why is it that the little lad front left, with the bow tie, cross sash and the different hat, is most obviously in a Boys' Brigade style uniform while the others are in AC style uniforms? Is it just one of those things?
BB
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Boys' Brigade companies had to apply to be brought under the cadet scheme which was more militaristic in its operation and look.
The boy in the bow tie is wearing a standard BB uniform whereas the rest are part of the BB Cadet. They are essentially wearing standard cadet uniform but with special BB cap badges etc.
It started in 1917 when militarism in society was high.
The BB discontinued the BB cadet companies in 1924 as the government department which oversaw cadet companies wanted more control over them which the BB felt took them away from BB values.