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Fine Art Print : Bomb damage at the Guildhall, City of London, WW2
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Bomb damage at the Guildhall, City of London, WW2
Bomb damage at the Banqueting Hall of the Guildhall, City of London, on 29 December 1940 during the Second World War. Date: 1940
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Media ID 14156592
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Banqueting Bomb Damage Debris Guildhall Rubble Ruin Ruined Wreck Wrecked December Firefighter Firefighting Fireman Firemen
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the poignant image of Bomb Damage at the Guildhall, City of London, from Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful photograph captures the devastating impact of the Second World War on the historic Banqueting Hall of the Guildhall on 29 December 1940. The print showcases the resilience and determination of the city, making it a thought-provoking addition to any home or office space. Bring a piece of history into your world with this stunning, rights-managed fine art print.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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 51.4cm x 35.5cm (20.2" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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 aftermath of a devastating bombing raid on the historic Guildhall in the City of London during World War II. The image, taken on December 29, 1940, shows the extensive damage inflicted upon the Banqueting Hall, a beautiful Gothic architectural masterpiece that has stood for over 800 years. The ruins of the hall are a stark reminder of the destructive power of war, with debris and rubble scattered across the floor, and the once ornate ceiling now reduced to a tangled mess of beams and broken plaster. In the foreground, firefighters from the London Fire Brigade are hard at work, attempting to extinguish the last remnants of the blaze. Their determined expressions and the billowing smoke in the background add a sense of urgency and drama to the scene. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of war on historic buildings and the communities that surround them. It also serves as a testament to the bravery and resilience of the firefighters and emergency services who worked tirelessly to contain the damage and keep the public safe.
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