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Master Geoffrey Appleby with one of the sisters in the home for Blitzed babies
Master Geoffrey Appleby with one of the sisters in the home for Blitzed babies, run by sisters of the Cross of Slate Mansion near Netherbury, Beaminster, Dorest. England.
Picture taken 5th January 1942
**note to editor - Mirrorpix suggest this picture is taken at Slate Mansion, but have had to read old handwriting to establish this**
Staff
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Netherbury
Dorset
England
Media ID 21888267
© Mirrorpix
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 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
Master Geoffrey Appleby finds solace and comfort in the arms of one of the devoted sisters at the home for Blitzed babies, nestled within the walls of Slate Mansion near Netherbury, Beaminster, Dorset. England. This poignant photograph captured on January 5th, 1942, serves as a timeless reminder of the resilience and compassion that prevailed during one of history's darkest chapters. In this snapshot frozen in time from the forties era, we witness a glimpse into childhood amidst conflict. The devastating impact of World War II forced many innocent children to seek refuge in such homes across Britain's war-torn landscape. The dedicated Sisters of the Cross provided unwavering care and love to these young souls who had been affected by bombings and displacement. The handwritten notes discovered by Mirrorpix confirm that this heartwarming scene unfolded within Slate Mansion itself. Though ravaged by war outside its doors, it stood tall as a sanctuary where hope blossomed amid chaos. As we reflect upon this image today, let us honor not only Master Geoffrey Appleby but also countless other children whose lives were forever shaped by wartime upheaval. Their stories serve as a testament to humanity's ability to find light even in our darkest hours. This remarkable print from Memory Lane Prints transports us back to an era when selflessness triumphed over adversity – reminding us all that love can heal even the deepest wounds.
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