Canvas Print : Bomb damage and crater, Petherton Road, London, WW2
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Bomb damage and crater, Petherton Road, London, WW2
Panoramic view of extensive bomb damage and a crater in Petherton Road, North London, 2 July 1944. A salvage operation took place, pumping out flooded basements. Date: 1944
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Media ID 14157314
© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library
1944 Basement Blitz Bomb Bombing Chimney Crater Damage Debris Extensive Flooded Homes Operation Panorama Panoramic Pile Pots Pump Pumping Rubble Salvage Terrace Terraced Basements Firefighter Firefighters Firefighting Firemen Petherton
21"x7" (53x18cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse Canvas Prints collection, featuring an evocative image of Bomb damage and crater from Petherton Road, London during World War II. This panoramic view captures the extensive destruction caused by the bombing raids on North London on 2 July 1944. Witness the aftermath of the devastating attack, as salvage operations begin, with a focus on pumping out flooded basements. This historical photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is now available as a high-quality canvas print, adding a powerful and poignant statement to any room in your home or office. Experience the rich history and emotion of this period in time, brought to life through the textured beauty of a Media Storehouse Canvas 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 53.3cm x 17.8cm (21" x 7")
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
This evocative panoramic photograph captures the extensive bomb damage and the large crater that resulted from an air raid on Petherton Road in North London on 2 July 1944, during the latter stages of World War II. The devastating impact of the explosion is evident in the destruction of buildings and the resulting pile of rubble and debris. Amidst the chaos, a salvage operation was underway, with firefighters from the London Fire Brigade (LFB) working tirelessly to pump out flooded basements and prevent further damage. The firemen, dressed in their distinctive uniforms, can be seen working alongside each other, determined to bring some semblance of order to the scene. The image also reveals the remnants of a chimney stack and pots, which once belonged to the terraced houses that now lay in ruins. The date of this photograph, 1944, underscores the immense hardships and sacrifices endured by the people of London during the Blitz. This poignant snapshot of history serves as a powerful reminder of the resilience and determination of those who lived through the tumultuous 1940s.
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