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Canvas Print : Leading Aircraftman Horace Perks, his wife, nine year old daughter

Leading Aircraftman Horace Perks, his wife, nine year old daughter



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Leading Aircraftman Horace Perks, his wife, nine year old daughter

Leading Aircraftman Horace Perks, his wife, nine year old daughter and Mrs Morrin of Highgate Road, Balsall Heath, Birmingham who were saved by a Morrison shelter after a large part of the house collapsed around them during an air raid on the city. 30th July 1942

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Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Birmingham
England

Media ID 21907042

© Mirrorpix

Air Raid Damage Air Raid Shelter Civil Defence Coats War And Conflict


20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print

Bring history to life with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints from Memory Lane Prints. This touching image captures the moment of joy and relief as Leading Aircraftman Horace Perks, his wife, and their nine-year-old daughter emerge from the safety of a Morrison shelter after a bombing raid in Birmingham during World War II. Each canvas print is meticulously crafted with high-quality materials, ensuring vibrant colors and sharp details that bring this powerful story to your home. Relive history and create a unique conversation piece with this inspiring piece of art.

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.


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> Memory Lane Prints > Mirror > 1400to1499 > 01472


EDITORS COMMENTS
Leading Aircraftman Horace Perks and his family, along with Mrs. Morrin of Highgate Road, Balsall Heath, Birmingham, stand resiliently in front of their shattered home after surviving a devastating air raid on July 30th, 1942. This powerful photograph captures the indomitable spirit of those who endured the horrors of World War II. In this poignant image, we witness the strength and unity that emerged amidst chaos and destruction. The Perks family - Horace, his wife, and their brave nine-year-old daughter - found refuge within a Morrison shelter as a large part of their house crumbled around them during the relentless bombing campaign on their city. Their clothing tells its own story; wrapped tightly in coats to ward off both the physical coldness and emotional turmoil that war brings. These ordinary civilians became heroes overnight as they faced unimaginable challenges head-on. This snapshot from history serves as a reminder of the resilience displayed by families across Britain's Home Front during WWII. It pays tribute to all those who sought solace within air raid shelters while bombs rained down upon them. As we gaze upon this print today, let us honor these unsung heroes whose courage allowed future generations to live in peace. May it serve as an everlasting testament to human endurance in times of adversity.

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