AP/1/2/1
Reference code
AP/1/2/1
Level of description
Series
Title
Photographs
Date
1914-1948
Quantity & Format
-
Scope and content
Photographs taken during the closure of Alexandra Palace and Park for use as an internment camp during both World Wars.
During World War One, the palace was used as a refugee centre for Belgian refugees before becoming an internment camp for German nationals.
During World War One, the palace was used as a refugee centre for Belgian refugees before becoming an internment camp for German nationals.
Contents
- AP/1/2/1/1 - Meal times for the Belgian refugees
- AP/1/2/1/2 - Inside Alexandra Palace
- AP/1/2/1/3 - Clothing the Belgian refugees at Alexandra Palace
- AP/1/2/1/4 - Belgian refugees receiving playing cards on the south front gardens
- AP/1/2/1/5 - Keeping clothes clean at Alexandra Palace
- AP/1/2/1/6 - Back cover of the Black and white postcard/photograph series
- AP/1/2/1/7 - Queen Mary's visit to Alexandra Palace to see the accommodation of the Belgian refugees and meet the Belgian Minister during 1914-15
- AP/1/2/1/8 - Alexandra Palace from different aspects
- AP/1/2/1/9 - The hospital for the Belgian refugees at Alexandra Palace
- AP/1/2/1/10 - Storage area for baggage
- AP/1/2/1/11 - Image of Belgian refugees receiving toys on the south front lawn
- AP/1/2/1/12 - The Great Organ
- AP/1/2/1/13 - The dormitories of the Belgian refugees
- AP/1/2/1/14 - The bathroom facilities used by the Belgian refugees
- AP/1/2/1/15 - Keeping Alexandra Palace clean
- AP/1/2/1/16 - Sailors who brought the Belgian refugees to England
- AP/1/2/1/17 - A baby born at Alexandra Palace
