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Broadcasting House
Broadcasting House and All Souls Church, Langham Place, London, England. The BBC building is painted with camouflage paint and the windows have blackout during World War II
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12"x9" (30x23cm) Canvas Print
"Bring a piece of historical London home with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints featuring "Broadcasting House" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This iconic image showcases the BBC building in Langham Place, London, during World War II, with its camouflaged walls and blacked-out windows. Our high-quality canvas prints are meticulously crafted to bring out the intricate details of this evocative photograph, making it a stunning addition to any room. Preserve a piece of British history in your space with this unique and captivating print."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 22.9cm (12" x 9")
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
1. Title: "Broadcasting House and All Souls Church: Camouflaged in the Heart of London during World War II" This evocative photograph captures the historic Broadcasting House and All Souls Church on Langham Place in London during the tumultuous 1930s and the early years of World War II. The image, painted with the hues of history, presents a unique blend of architectural grandeur and wartime resilience. Broadcasting House, the iconic home of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), is seen here cloaked in camouflage paint. The building, a striking example of Art Deco architecture, underwent this transformation to protect it from potential aerial attacks during the war. The Portland stone facade, adorned with intricate carvings and geometric patterns, is now concealed beneath a layer of earthy tones, merging it with the surrounding urban landscape. In stark contrast, All Souls Church, with its Gothic Revival architecture, stands proudly against the backdrop of the camouflaged Broadcasting House. The church, with its tall spire and stained glass windows, remains unaltered, a beacon of tranquility amidst the chaos of war. However, even All Souls Church was not immune to the war's effects, as seen in the blacked-out windows, a common sight across London during the air raids. This photograph, a snapshot of a bygone era, transports us back to a time when the world held its breath in anticipation of the next air raid siren. It serves as a poignant reminder of London's resilience and the lengths people went to protect their homes and institutions during the darkest hours of World War II.
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