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Blitz in London -- Whitechapel Fire Station
Whitechapel Fire Station in Whitechapel Road having suffered heavy blast damage following a bombing raid on 8 September 1940. The fire appliances remain available and are parked in the bays despite the station appliance doors having been blown off. Date: 1940
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Media ID 14157412
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Bays Blitz Bomb Bombed Bombing Damage Damaged Explosive Pedestrians Raid Rubble Sandbags Stations Whitechapel Firefighter Firefighters Firefighting Fireman Firemen
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints range. This captivating image, "Whitechapel Fire Station after the Blitz," taken from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to the heart of London during World War II. Witness the resilience of the city as the iconic Whitechapel Fire Station stands proudly, its facade scarred but unbroken after a devastating bombing raid on September 8, 1940. Each print is meticulously produced using the highest quality materials, ensuring a stunning addition to any home or office space. Relive history through the lens of this evocative, rights-managed photograph.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 37.1cm (20" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the resilience and determination of the Whitechapel Fire Station crew during the intense Blitz of London in September 1940. Amidst the chaos and destruction of the bombing raid on Whitechapel Road, the fire appliances of the London Fire Brigade (LFB) remain steadfastly in their bays, despite the heavy blast damage that has left their doors blown off. The sandbags and rubble surrounding the station serve as a grim reminder of the ongoing threat posed by high explosive bombs. Yet, despite the damage, the firefighters continue their vital work, with pedestrians and onlookers gathering at a safe distance to bear witness to their heroism. The date, September 1940, marks a pivotal moment in World War II history, as the relentless air raids on London reached their peak. This poignant image serves as a testament to the unwavering spirit of the emergency services and the indomitable nature of the British people during wartime.
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