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We remember John Henry Avery
We remember John Henry Avery
Timeline
Timeline
1872
employment
photographer
London
United Kingdom
Source:8552770
service
Other Empire Force
War Photographer
Source:8552770
1950
death
Staincross
United Kingdom
Source:8552774
1950
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Henry |
| Initials | JH |
| Last Name | Avery |
| Source | 8552769 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Empire Force | War Photographer |
Media
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A landscape after the Silvertown ExplosionThe Museum of London website features Avery's Silvertown photographs, including this desolate one taken just a few days after the explosion. Avery continued to photograph the area throughout the reconstruction, from 1917 to 1921.
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Communities
Communities
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The Silvertown explosion - 19 January 1917More about The Silvertown explosion - 19 January 1917
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ann39898 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Exploring 20th Century London | Kristen1288 | |
| Photo London | Kristen1288 | |
| Museum of London | Kristen1288 | |
| The Barnet Book of Photography: A Collection of Practical Articles | Kristen1288 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A landscape after the Silvertown Explosion | Kristen1288 |
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