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Royal Wedding 1947 - all night vigil
Enthusiastic spectators wrapped up warm against the cold as they spend the night sleeping on the London streets in the hope of bagging a top spot along the processional route for the royal wedding of Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II) to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at Westminster Abbey on 20 November 1947.
1947
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Media ID 7181577
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1947 Camaraderie Cold Crowds Edinburgh Enthusiastic Marriages Philip Processional Route Royalist Sleeping Spectators Vigil Waiting Weddings Elizabeth
18x24 inch Poster Print
"Experience history come alive with our stunning Royal Wedding 1947 - All Night Vigil Poster Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, sourced from the Mary Evans / Photo Union Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to the streets of London where enthusiastic spectators braved the cold, wrapped in warm coats and blankets, spending the night in anticipation of securing a prime spot along the processional route for the historic royal wedding. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and let the story unfold with every glance."
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
In this evocative black-and-white photograph, taken on the chilly night of November 19, 1947, a sea of enthusiastic spectators huddle together on the streets of London, wrapped up against the cold as they spend the night in vigil. The historic occasion that has brought them together is the upcoming royal wedding of Princess Elizabeth, who would later become Queen Elizabeth II, and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. The image captures the camaraderie and excitement of the crowd as they eagerly await the processional route for the royal wedding at Westminster Abbey. The air is thick with anticipation and the promise of witnessing a once-in-a-lifetime event. The determination in their eyes is palpable, as they prepare to spend the night on the London streets to secure a prime viewing spot. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the deep-rooted love and devotion the British people held, and continue to hold, for their monarchy. The image also serves as a testament to the enduring spirit of the human condition, as people from all walks of life come together to share in a collective experience, braving the cold and the discomfort, in the name of tradition and history. The photograph, taken from the Mary Evans Prints Online collection, is a powerful and moving snapshot of a moment in time, frozen forever in history. It encapsulates the essence of a royal wedding, a union of two people, and the unity and joy it brings to the masses. The image is a timeless reminder of the power of hope, the strength of community, and the magic of a royal wedding.
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