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Scenes in Berlin, three years after work began on the construction of the Berlin Wall
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Scenes in Berlin, three years after work began on the construction of the Berlin Wall
Scenes in Berlin, three years after work began on the construction of the Berlin Wall, separating East from West.
Looking over the wall from West Berlin in to the East.
25th October 1964
Abthorp
Daily Herald
Mirrorpix
Berlin
Germany
1964 2794
Media ID 21818584
© Mirrorpix
Barbed Wire Border Boundary Cold War Crossing Division East Germany Frontier German Democaratic Republic Location Places 1964
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This print titled "Scenes in Berlin, three years after work began on the construction of the Berlin Wall" takes us back to a significant moment in history. The image captures the stark division between East and West Berlin, as seen from the perspective of West Berlin. It was taken on 25th October 1964, during the height of the Cold War. The photograph showcases the imposing presence of the infamous Berlin Wall, which separated families, friends, and communities for almost three decades. Barbed wire lines its top while armed guards patrol along its length. This powerful symbol of political tension is a reminder of how ideologies can create physical barriers that divide nations. In this particular scene, we witness a street bustling with activity on one side while silence and emptiness dominate beyond the wall's reach. The contrast between these two worlds is striking; it highlights not only physical separation but also differing ways of life experienced by those living under different political systems. Abthorp's lens skillfully captures both historical significance and human emotion within this single frame. As viewers gaze upon this poignant image from Memory Lane Prints, they are transported back to an era marked by division and struggle for freedom. It serves as a timeless reminder that walls may be built to separate people physically but cannot extinguish their indomitable spirit or yearning for unity.
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