CASE CLOSED :) - Old photographs to be dated please :)

[amypatricia1]

Just need some dates for the following photographs!
Thank you to all who take the time to read and reply to this!
Amy.

[mozza29]

A tidy for you. 
 Not too good on dates, perhaps a 'send-off' photograph for the two lads: c1914.
 Smaller pic about 6 or 7 years later.
Regards,

Morrie

[macintosh]

The first boy back left as we look has a chevron on his right arm, a Lance Corporal  or Lance Bombardier perhaps, His right shoulder epaulette has what appears to be a flaming grenade or fusil  and a curved plate with regimental title or initials, possibly a fusilier regiment. My guess would be early ww1, brilliant photo.

James

[jim1]

Agree with James.The boys have pre 1916 tunics indicating early WW1.The women have the high waisted skirts & full blouses which became fashionable just before the war & were pretty much standard wear throughout.
The girl is the most fashionable & the dropped waist belt became a trend for girls around 1915.

jim

[emmsthheight]

Hi

I love the photo's and the replies but could someone explain please?  How can you tell it's pre 1916?

Best wishes

Emms 

[jim1]

This style of tunic was replaced in 1916.

jim

[emmsthheight]

Thank you Jim!

Was the new one vastly different?  Woukd a nivce like me notice?

Best wishes

Emms 

[jim1]

The breast pockets were unpleated.

jim

[amypatricia1]

Thank you all so very much for your expertise. You are all so intelligent, I hope I am as knowledgeable about this sort of thing as you are one day!

I am very lucky, as this photograph was sent to me by my 4th cousin whom I met on Ancestry.com. How marvellous has the invention of the internet been for us family historians!

Thank you again, your input is most appreciated.

Amy.