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Fine Art Print : Casualties are being loaded into the back of a lorry during an air raid drill
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Casualties are being loaded into the back of a lorry during an air raid drill
Casualties are being loaded into the back of a lorry during an air raid drill in Sidcup, Kent.
1939
TopFoto independent historic photographs and images all subjects and eras
Media ID 10989345
© John Topham / TopFoto.co.uk
A R P Crowd Dark Exercise First Aid Gas Mask Gas Masks Gasmasks Home Front Homefront Night Preparation Stretcher Truck Uniform Air Raid Precautions Europeana Warde Wardens
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience history in high definition with our Fine Art Print from John Topham's TopFoto collection. This poignant image captures the intensity of an air raid drill in 1939 Sidcup, Kent, as casualties are carefully loaded into the back of a lorry. Each print is meticulously produced using the highest quality materials, bringing the authenticity and detail of this historical moment into your home or office. Transport yourself back in time and add a touch of history to your space with this powerful and evocative Fine Art Print.
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 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a moment of intense preparation during an air raid drill in Sidcup, Kent, in 1939. The scene unfolds with a sense of urgency as casualties are being loaded into the back of a lorry by dedicated men and women donning their uniforms. The dark night adds to the atmosphere of tension and uncertainty that permeated Europe between the wars. In this snapshot from the twentieth century, we witness the stoic determination on the faces of these brave individuals who were at the forefront of air raid precautions (ARP). Gas masks and protective suits are visible among the crowd, highlighting their readiness for any potential threat. Warde wardens can be seen coordinating efforts while a woman attends to first aid duties. The image serves as a powerful reminder of life on the home front during times of conflict. It encapsulates both resilience and vulnerability as ordinary citizens willingly put themselves in harm's way to protect their community. John Topham's masterful photography skillfully captures this poignant moment in history, freezing it forever within monochrome tones. As we gaze upon this photograph, we cannot help but feel gratitude for those who sacrificed their safety for our freedom. It stands as a testament to human strength amidst adversity and reminds us never to take peace for granted.
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