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Wolverhampton 1948 RAF_CPE_UK_2469_RP_3280
Filename: raf_cpe_uk_2469_rp_3280.jpg
Size: 4138 x 4922 (4.5MB)
Date: 2nd December 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
© Historic England Archive
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Wolverhampton 1948 RAF_CPE_UK_2469_RP_3280
Wolverhampton, 1948. Vertical aerial reconnaissance photography by the RAF
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 28390248
© Historic England Archive
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photo print, titled "Wolverhampton 1948 RAF_CPE_UK_2469_RP_3280" takes us back in time to the bustling urban landscape of Wolverhampton in the 1940s. Captured through vertical aerial reconnaissance photography by the esteemed Royal Air Force, this remarkable image offers a unique perspective on the city's development and architectural heritage. As we gaze upon this snapshot from history, our eyes are immediately drawn to the intricate network of streets and buildings that make up Wolverhampton's vibrant cityscape. From towering industrial structures to quaint residential neighborhoods, every corner seems to tell a story of its own. The carefully planned layout showcases an era when urban expansion was rapidly transforming this once modest town into a thriving metropolis. The black and white tones lend an air of nostalgia to the photograph, transporting us back to a time where life moved at a different pace. It is fascinating how such an aerial view can capture not only physical structures but also hints at the lives lived within them – families gathering for meals or friends strolling along these very streets. Preserved within Historic England Archive, this print serves as both a testament to Wolverhampton's rich history and as a reminder of how far we have come since then. It invites us to reflect on our own connection with cities and their ever-evolving landscapes while appreciating the beauty found in these hidden perspectives captured from above.
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