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Two women salvaging the stock after their shop had been burnt out buy incendiary bombs
Two women salvaging the stock after their shop had been burnt out buy incendiary bombs, following an air raid by thew German Luftwaffe on a West Midlands town during the Second world War.
25th October 1940
Staff
Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Birmingham
England
Media ID 21898849
© Mirrorpix
Battle Of Britain Blitz Bomb Bombing Buildings Destruction Devastation Raid Remains Rubble Ruins Shoes Shop Shops Workers
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our poignant and powerful Media Storehouse Canvas Prints. This evocative image captures the resilience and determination of two women, salvaging what they can from the smoldering ruins of their shop, following a devastating air raid during World War II. The haunting scene, brought to life through intricate detail and vibrant colors, serves as a poignant reminder of the past. Each Canvas Print is meticulously crafted to bring history to life in your home, offering a unique and moving addition to your decor.
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 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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
This powerful print captures the resilience and determination of two women as they salvage what remains of their shop after it was destroyed by incendiary bombs during an air raid in a West Midlands town. Taken on 25th October 1940, amidst the chaos and devastation of World War II, this image serves as a poignant reminder of the indomitable spirit displayed by ordinary people on the home front. The scene is one of utter destruction, with buildings reduced to rubble and debris scattered across the streets. Amidst this desolation, these two women stand strong, sorting through the remnants of their livelihood. Their faces reflect both weariness and determination as they carefully retrieve salvaged items from beneath layers of ash. The image also highlights the impact war had on everyday life. The once bustling shops now lie in ruins, starkly contrasting with memories of normalcy before conflict engulfed their lives. Yet despite such adversity, these women continue to work tirelessly to rebuild what has been lost. As we gaze upon this photograph today, taken over eight decades ago but still resonating with emotion, we are reminded not only of the horrors endured during wartime but also of humanity's ability to endure and overcome even in its darkest hours.
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