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Poster Print : St Mary Aldermanbury CXP01_01_090
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St Mary Aldermanbury CXP01_01_090
St Giles Cripplegate, Fore Street, City of London. A view looking north-west across a bomb damaged landscape towards St Giles Cripplegate Church in the distance with St Mary Aldemanbury on the right of the foreground.
St Mary Aldermanbury which was rebuilt by Christopher Wren after the Great Fire of London in 1666 was later gutted by fire during the Blitz in 1940. The remains of the walls were removed and rebuilt in Fulton, Missouri in 1966 as a memorial to Winston Churchill, although the footings of the church remain on the original site in a public garden
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Media ID 22199947
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Blitz Bomb Damage Destruction Loss And Loss And Destruction Medieval Parish Church Second World War Stuart
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the stunning St Mary Aldermanbury CXP01_01_090 poster print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring the iconic work of Charles William Prickett from Historic England. This captivating image transports you to the heart of the City of London, showcasing the breathtaking view looking north-west from a bomb-damaged landscape. Witness the enduring beauty of St Giles Cripplegate Church in the distance, with the ruins of St Mary Aldermanbury standing proudly on the right. Bring the history and character of this iconic location into your home or office with this exquisite, high-quality poster print. Perfect for history enthusiasts, art lovers, or anyone seeking to add a touch of timeless charm to their space.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 55.5cm x 42cm (21.9" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a poignant scene of resilience and history. In the foreground, we see the remains of St Mary Aldermanbury, a parish church that endured both the Great Fire of London in 1666 and the devastating Blitz during World War II. The church, originally rebuilt by Christopher Wren after the fire, was tragically gutted by fire again in 1940. Looking beyond the bomb-damaged landscape, our gaze is drawn towards St Giles Cripplegate Church standing tall in the distance. It serves as a reminder of strength amidst destruction and symbolizes hope for rebuilding. What makes this image even more remarkable is that it showcases not only architectural history but also transatlantic connections. After its destruction during WWII, St Mary Aldermanbury's walls were painstakingly dismantled and transported to Fulton, Missouri. There they were reconstructed as a memorial to Winston Churchill in 1966. While only footings remain on its original site in a public garden within City of London's bustling streetscape today, this photograph immortalizes both loss and preservation. Charles William Prickett skillfully captures an evocative moment frozen in time – one that invites reflection on human tenacity and honors those who have fought to rebuild what was lost throughout history.
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