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Photographic Print : Spanish Refugees leaving the Habana, Southampton 1937
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Spanish Refugees leaving the Habana, Southampton 1937
Spanish children, refugees from the Spanish Civil War, on the gangplank of the liner Habana docked at Southampton, 1937. These children were shipped out of Republican-held Bilbao to protect them from the relentless Nationalist bombing and artillery attacks on that city.
1937
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Media ID 32219654
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mar
Artillery Attacks Bilbao Bombing Docked Gangplank Habana Held Leaving Nationalist Protect Refugees Republican Shipped Southampton 1937 Liner Relentless
10"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with our poignant photograph from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring Spanish refugees boarding the liner Habana in Southampton, 1937. This evocative image, taken by Illustrated London News Ltd/Mar from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the determination and hope in the eyes of the children as they leave behind the turmoil of the Spanish Civil War. A powerful addition to any wall, this photograph is not just a beautiful piece of art, but a poignant reminder of history.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This powerful print captures a heartbreaking moment in history - Spanish children, refugees from the brutal Spanish Civil War, boarding the liner Habana at Southampton in 1937. The innocence and vulnerability of these young faces starkly contrast with the harsh reality of war that they have been forced to flee.
These children were shipped out of Republican-held Bilbao to escape the relentless Nationalist bombing and artillery attacks on their city. Their eyes betray a mixture of fear, uncertainty, and hope as they embark on a journey into an unknown future. The gangplank symbolizes their transition from one world to another - leaving behind the familiar but dangerous homeland for an uncertain refuge.
The image serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of conflict and displacement, particularly on innocent civilians caught in the crossfire. It is a testament to resilience and survival in the face of adversity, as these children bravely navigate through unimaginable circumstances beyond their control.
As we reflect on this historical photograph, let us remember those who have been uprooted from their homes due to war and violence, and strive towards creating a more compassionate and peaceful world for all.
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