J01278 Accession Number: J01278

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Bijar seen from a nearby hill. Starne's Detachment of Imperial Forces was stationed here. There is a large square in the centre of the town which was the residence of the Persian Governor. The residence was subsequently acquired for a British hospital.

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Accession Number
J01278
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 120 (roll film)
Support: Nitrate
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donor F E Williams
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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