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Air raid cartoon
Cartoon depicting Oxford Circus tube station during an air raid. Date: 1940
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Media ID 32241698
© A Illustrated London News Ltd / Mary Evans
Amusing Blitz Consumer Humourous Raid Raids Shelter Sheltering Shelters Sleeping Spirit Stations Tube Underground
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our vintage Air Raid Poster Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating illustration, originally published by ILN - Consolidated Archive Holdings Ltd through Mary Evans Prints Online in 1940, depicts the iconic Oxford Circus tube station during an air raid. Add a touch of history to your home or office with this authentic, high-quality poster print. Perfect for those who appreciate the rich heritage of the past, this collectible piece is sure to make a striking addition to any space.
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 black and white cartoon print, dated 1940, depicts the bustling scene at Oxford Circus tube station during the height of the London Blitz. The image, created by the Illustrated London News (ILN) and held in the Consolidated Archive Holdings Ltd collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the spirit of resilience and determination that defined the British people during wartime. In the illustration, we see a crowded tube station filled with Londoners seeking shelter from the air raids. Men and women, some carrying suitcases or bundles, huddle together on the platform, while others sit on benches or lean against the walls. The station's advertisements, displaying consumer goods and services, are a stark contrast to the grim reality of the situation. Despite the chaos and uncertainty, there is a sense of humor and amusement in the scene. A man in a bowler hat is shown sleeping soundly on a bench, oblivious to the commotion around him. Another man, wearing a gas mask, is seen reading a newspaper with a smirk on his face. These small moments of levity serve as a reminder of the human capacity to find joy and humor even in the most challenging of circumstances. The cartoon also highlights the importance of the tube system as a vital lifeline for Londoners during the Blitz. Despite the risks, the tube continued to operate throughout the war, providing a crucial means of transportation and shelter for millions of people. This image is a testament to the enduring strength and resourcefulness of the London community during wartime.
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