Lonsdale Battalion image slideshow

A discussion is taking place between the Commanding Officer and one of his men

"This is how you do it lads." An aiming drill staged for the photographer

Learning how to "dig-in" and the rigid training involved of digging entrenchments

Inspection of the troops by Lord Lonsdale, the men standing to attention

Close quarter bayonet training with sandbags

Officers keeping a watchful eye on the training

Officers of the Lonsdale Battalion

Parade of new recruits, many without uniform

There is no getting away from the morning stretches!

Commanding Officer, Percy Machell and other officers, watch the physical drill instructor

Route march through the streets of Carlisle

Route march through the streets of Carlisle, the fanfare of the lads marching off to war

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