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Blitz in London -- Lewisham High Street, WW2
Blitz in London -- bomb damage near the Clock Tower in Lewisham High Street, SE13, 18 September 1940. Date: 1940
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Bank Blitz Bomb Bombed Bombing Clock Coop Cooperative Damage Damaged Debris Lewisham Piano Pianos Raid Rubble Stores Firefighter Firefighters Firefighting Fireman Firemen Se13 Wheatland Wheatlands
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
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 aftermath of a devastating air raid during the Blitz in London, specifically in Lewisham High Street, SE13 on 18 September 1940. The image shows the extensive damage caused by the bombing, with debris and rubble scattered across the once bustling street. In the foreground, firefighters from the London Fire Brigade are diligently working to extinguish a fire that has engulfed a building, its smoky plumes contrasting sharply against the clear blue sky. The Clock Tower in the background stands damaged but still defiant, a symbol of resilience amidst the destruction. The scene is one of chaos and destruction, with damaged shops and stores, including a piano shop and a Co-op, bearing the brunt of the bombing. The bomb damage is evident in the twisted metal and shattered glass, a stark reminder of the violence and devastation wrought by the air raids during World War II. The photograph offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of wartime London, a time when the city was under constant threat from the air. Despite the destruction, the firefighters, like those in this image, remained steadfast in their duty to protect and serve their community, demonstrating the indomitable spirit of Londoners during the Blitz.
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