Keywords: FCP Herne Bay 008.jpg Postcard photo possibly of King's Hall Herne Bay Kent England This could be the grand opening of the King's Hall in 1913 or possibly a recruitment event at King's Hall for World War I The postcard is unused and not postmarked The photographer was Fred C Palmer of Tower Studio Herne Bay Kent 1903-1922 who is believed to have died 1936-1939 Points of interest 1 the building canopy top right corner says Town - possibly town hall 2 the two men chatting in the road at the back appear to have a camera on tripod between them; 3 one of the men among the top hats inspecting the ranks has beadle written on his cap; 4 a few soldiers appear to be glancing back towards the camera with alarm This print has darkened with age but it would be inappropriate to adjust the brightness because detail would be lost Scan of original postcard in my possession circa 1913 1916 Fred C Palmer died 1936-1939 out of copyright PD-old-70-1923 Fred C Palmer of Herne Bay Herne Bay Kent |