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Canvas Print : Children waiting to be evacuated from Southampton 1940, to avoid the WW2 German air raids
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Children waiting to be evacuated from Southampton 1940, to avoid the WW2 German air raids
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
United Kingdom
Media ID 21905114
© Mirrorpix
1940 Evacuation Evacuees Operation Pied Piper Evacuated
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our poignant Children Waiting to be Evacuated from Southampton 1940 Canvas Print, exclusively from Media Storehouse's Memory Lane Prints collection. This powerful image, captured by the Daily Mirror during World War II, depicts children anxiously waiting to be evacuated from the docks of Southampton as the threat of German air raids loomed. The high-quality canvas print brings history to life, allowing you to relive a moment in time and add a unique touch to your home decor. With vibrant colors and stunning detail, this print is sure to spark conversation and evoke emotions in all who see it.
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 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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 poignant print captures a significant moment in history, showcasing the resilience and innocence of children during one of the darkest periods of the 20th century. Taken in Southampton in 1940, amidst the chaos and fear brought about by German air raids during World War II, it depicts a group of children patiently waiting to be evacuated from their homes. The photograph serves as a powerful reminder of Operation Pied Piper, an unprecedented effort by the British government to relocate millions of vulnerable children away from major cities deemed at risk. These brave evacuees were sent to safer rural areas or taken in by host families who opened their hearts and homes during this tumultuous time. In their eyes, we see both apprehension and hope for what lies ahead. The image encapsulates the profound impact war had on innocent lives, forcing them to leave behind everything familiar – family, friends, and home – all for their own safety. Published by Daily Mirror's Memory Lane Prints collection, this snapshot freezes a fleeting moment that forever changed countless young lives. It stands as a testament to human strength amid adversity while honoring those who endured unimaginable hardships on the home front. May this photograph serve as a reminder never to forget these brave souls who faced uncertainty with unwavering courage and resilience.
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