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Canvas Print : Blitz in London -- Taylors Depository, Southwark
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Blitz in London -- Taylors Depository, Southwark
Blitz in London -- furniture removed from Taylors Great Central Depository in St Georges Road, Southwark, on 31 January 1941, and piled up in the street. The building was on fire resulting from an air raid. Date: 1941
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20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse Canvas Prints collection, featuring the powerful and evocative image "Blitz in London -- Taylors Depository, Southwark" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating photograph transports us back in time to the turbulent days of World War II, with the empty streets of Southwark in London, where the Great Central Depository once stood. Witness the aftermath of a bombing raid on 31st January 1941, as furniture and belongings are piled up in the street, a poignant reminder of the disruption and devastation caused by the Blitz. Our high-quality canvas prints bring the history and emotion of this iconic image to life in your home or office, making for a unique and thought-provoking addition to your decor. Experience the power of history with Media Storehouse Canvas Prints.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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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In this evocative image from the 1940s, we witness the aftermath of an air raid on Taylors Depository in Southwark, London during the Blitz of World War II. The date is 31 January 1941, and the building at St Georges Road is engulfed in flames, its roof and upper floors reduced to rubble. The intensity of the fire has forced the removal of furniture from the burning structure, which is now piled up in the street. Firefighters from the London Fire Brigade are on the scene, their hoses in hand, attempting to contain the blaze. The firemen, dressed in their iconic uniforms, are focused on their task, their determination etched on their faces. The cobblestones underfoot are worn and uneven, and tramlines can be seen in the background, adding to the sense of a city disrupted by war. A turntable ladder and fire engine are parked nearby, their hoses connected to the hydrant, ready to be deployed if needed. The firefighters work in unison, their coordinated efforts a testament to their bravery and skill. The scene is a stark reminder of the devastation wrought by the air raids during the war, and the resilience of the people of London in the face of adversity. This photograph offers a poignant glimpse into a pivotal moment in history, capturing the spirit of the Blitz and the unwavering resolve of the firefighters who risked their lives to protect the city. The image is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made during wartime and the indomitable spirit of the people who endured it.
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