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Poster Print : The ruins of the Queens Hotel, Coventry, with Fords Hospital in the background
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The ruins of the Queens Hotel, Coventry, with Fords Hospital in the background
The ruins of the Queens Hotel, Coventry, with Fords Hospital in the background. This image was taken around the time of the 1940-1941 air raids.
c.1940
Coventry Telegraph Archive
Mirrorpix
Coventry
England
Media ID 21391358
© Mirrorpix
Bomb Damage Bombing Coventry Blitz Air Raid Fords Hospital
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our striking poster print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring the iconic image "The Ruins of the Queens Hotel, Coventry, with Fords Hospital in the Background" by Mirrorpix from Memory Lane Prints. This evocative image captures the poignant scene of the Queens Hotel ruins, a symbol of the devastating impact of the 1940-1941 air raids on Coventry. The addition of Fords Hospital in the backdrop adds a sense of history and context to this powerful image. Perfect for adding character to any room, this high-quality poster print is a must-have for history enthusiasts and those who appreciate the beauty in the past.
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the haunting aftermath of the devastating Coventry Blitz during World War II. The image showcases the ruins of the Queens Hotel, once a symbol of elegance and luxury, now reduced to rubble by relentless air raids. Standing tall in the background is Fords Hospital, a stark reminder of resilience amidst destruction. Taken around 1940-1941, this photograph encapsulates the sheer devastation inflicted upon Coventry during one of its darkest periods. The city's skyline forever altered by bomb damage, it serves as a poignant testament to the horrors endured by its residents. The composition captures both despair and hope; shattered walls juxtaposed against an enduring structure that withstood the chaos. It reminds us that even in times of war, humanity finds solace in institutions like Fords Hospital - places where care and compassion endure despite surrounding turmoil. As we gaze at this snapshot frozen in time, we are transported back to an era marked by sacrifice and bravery. It serves as a solemn reminder of our collective history and honors those who lived through these tumultuous times. This evocative print from Mirrorpix allows us to reflect on the indomitable spirit that emerged from such devastation while reminding us never to forget those whose lives were forever changed by war's destructive force.
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