Framed Print : Searchlights over St Pauls Cathedral
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Searchlights over St Pauls Cathedral
Searchlights pick out the menacing shape of a German Zeppelin flying a bombing raid over the capital during World War One. Anti-zeppelin fire can be seen, but it took the bravery of pilot to take down these ginat machines. St Pauls Cathedral for Warneford VC article by Raymond Sheppard Date: circa 1915
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Air Ship Blimp Bombing Cigar Danger Explosions Nigh Time Pauls Raid Raider Raymond Search Lights Sheppard Terror Zeppelin Bomber Ww 1
22"x18" Modern Frame
Step back in time with our captivating 'Searchlights over St. Paul's Cathedral' framed print from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to the heart of World War One with its dramatic depiction of searchlights illuminating the night sky above St. Paul's Cathedral as a German Zeppelin looms ominously in the distance. Add a touch of historical intrigue to your home or office with this beautifully presented, rights managed print. Experience the past like never before.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 45.7cm x 50.8cm (18" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 55.9cm (18" x 22")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In the darkened skies above St. Paul's Cathedral during the tumultuous days of World War One, the ominous shape of a German Zeppelin loomed large, casting an ominous shadow over the iconic London landmark as it prepared to unleash its destructive payload. The year was circa 1915, and the terror of air raids was a new and unfamiliar threat to the people of the capital. Searchlights pierced the night, their beams illuminating the menacing airship as it passed overhead. Anti-zeppelin fire could be seen arcing through the air, but the agile and elusive giants were difficult to bring down. It took the bravery and skill of pilots like Lt. James McCudden, VC, to take down these cigar-shaped raiders in the dead of night. The image before you is a poignant reminder of the danger and uncertainty that gripped the world during those dark days. St. Paul's Cathedral, a symbol of hope and resilience, stands defiantly in the foreground, its majestic dome illuminated by the searchlights. The explosions in the background are a grim reminder of the devastation that the Zeppelin's bombs could wreak. This evocative photograph is part of the extensive collection of historical images held by Mary Evans Picture Library. Taken by renowned war photographer Raymond Sheppard, it provides a unique insight into the fear and excitement of the air raids that terrorized London during World War One. Sheppard's work, which captured the raw emotion and drama of the conflict, is a testament to the courage and determination of those who fought to protect their homes and their country.
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