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LFB and the Blitz - Queen Victoria Street
The moment that an unsupported front wall of a building, severely damaged by fire, dramatically collapsed into the street. The picture is credited to the Metropolitan Police photographic service although it was widely used in London Fire Brigade coverage of the Blitz in London. The fire was the result of a heavy bombing raid the night before
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Media ID 7638059
© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library
1941 Blitz Bomb Bombed Bombing Collapse Collapsed Collapsing Damage Damaged Falling Heavy Moment Raid Rubble Firefighting
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the "LFB and the Blitz - Queen Victoria Street" poster print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in partnership with London Fire Brigade and Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful image captures the raw intensity of the Blitz as an unsupported front wall of a building, severely damaged by fire, dramatically collapses into the street. A poignant reminder of the bravery and resilience of the London Fire Brigade during World War II, this poster print makes a striking addition to any wall. Order now and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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 devastating impact of the Blitz on London during World War II. The unsupported front wall of a building, severely damaged by fire from a heavy bombing raid the night before, dramatically collapses into Queen Victoria Street. The moment was captured by the Metropolitan Police photographic service and widely used in London Fire Brigade coverage of the Blitz. The wall's collapse was just one of many incidents during the air war that devastated the city and displaced thousands of people from their homes. The image shows the world in ruins, with the fallen wall creating a sea of rubble and debris in the street. The London Fire Brigade worked tirelessly to put out fires and rescue those trapped in the wreckage. The 1940s were a time of great hardship and uncertainty, with London under constant threat from the air raids. This powerful photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the destruction and chaos that marked the wartime city. The image, credited to the Metropolitan Police photographic service, is from the London Fire Brigade archives and is part of the extensive collection of historical photographs at Mary Evans Picture Library.
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