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Photographer Documents Everything a Soldier Had to Carry From the Year 1066 to Modern Day

London-based photographer Thom Atkinson fastidiously documents “people, objects and places,” according to his bio. His work “is characterised by a gentle and observational approach, a natural and honest quality, and a care for the craft of picture making.”

Atkinson’s “Missing Buildings” is a photo book documenting the titular subjects in London, all removed by the Blitz during World War II. Also on the subject of war, and brilliantly told through “everyday carry”-like photographs, is his “Inventory” series. This carefully documents everything the soldiers of a particular conflict, place and time had to carry with them. Some examples:

Huscarl, Battle of Hastings, 1066, by Thom Atkinson

Mounted Knight, Siege of Jerusalem, 1244 by Thom Atkinson

Trained Band Caliverman, Tilbury, 1588 by Thom Atkinson

Continental Army Private, Battle of Brooklyn, 1776 by Thom Atkinson

Blackfoot Horse Raider, Montana, 1875 by Thom Atkinson

US Army Paratrooper, Operation Market Garden, 1944 by Thom Atkinson

Royal Marine Commando, Falklands Conflict, 1982 by Thom Atkinson

Close Support Sapper, Royal Engineers, Helmand Province, 2014 by Thom Atkinson

Atkinson has way more photos in this series, visible in their high-res glory, here.

https://www.core77.com/posts/102957/Photographer-Documents-Everything-a-Soldier-Had-to-Carry-From-the-Year-1066-to-Modern-Day