Ronald Storrs et al. in Iraq - 3 June, 1917

from Diary entry by Ronald Storrs, 3 June 1917, page 251:

At about 6 we took leave , descended the steps , and endured, at the rigid salute, two verses of the National Anthem. Adagio and sostenuto in drums fifes and brass [...]
cite as

Ronald Storrs, Diary entry by Ronald Storrs, 3 June 1917. In Orientations (London, 1939), p. 251. https://led.kmi.open.ac.uk/entity/lexp/1392135866316 accessed: 5 October, 2024

location of experience: Iraq

Listeners

Ronald Storrs
Civil Servant British Foreign and Colonial Office, amateur pianist, Military Governor of Jerusalem diplomat, amateur pianist
1881-1855

Listening to

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God Save the King
written by Gerhard, Baron von Bunsen
performed by Military band

Experience Information

Date/Time 3 June, 1917
Medium live
Listening Environment in the company of others, outdoors, in public

Originally submitted by Helen Chambers on Thu, 13 Feb 2014 14:02:01 +0000