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Damaged London Hospital - The Blitz
The Porters Lodge of a London Hospital wrecked by a German raiders bomb. Nobody was seriously hurt - circa late 1940
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Blitz Bomb Bombing Bricks Clearance Clearing Damage Debris Lodge Nurses Piles Porters Raid Rubble Ww 2 Ww Ii
22"x18" Modern Frame
Step back in time with our Damaged London Hospital - The Blitz Framed Print, an evocative image from the past. This powerful photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Taken during the late 1940s, the scene shows the porter's lodge of a London hospital, damaged but still standing after a German raid. Miraculously, no one inside was seriously hurt. Our high-quality framed print brings this historical moment to life, making it a captivating addition to any home or office. Order yours today and add a piece of history to your space.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")
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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This evocative photograph captures the aftermath of a German air raid on a London hospital during World War II. The image shows the damaged porter's lodge of the hospital, with bricks and debris scattered haphazardly around the entrance. The once pristine facade of the building is now marred by piles of rubble and shattered glass. remarkably, despite the extensive damage, no one in the porter's lodge was seriously injured during the bombing. The year was circa late 1940, and London was under relentless attack from the German air force, a period later known as The Blitz. The city's hospitals were among the most vulnerable targets, as they were filled to capacity with the wounded and sick. Despite the danger, the nurses and medical staff continued to work tirelessly to care for their patients, even as the bombs fell around them. The photograph offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of life during wartime, and the resilience and determination of those who worked in the hospitals. The image also serves as a reminder of the devastating impact of war on civilian populations, and the importance of peace and stability in our world. As the clearance efforts began, the porter's lodge, like many other damaged buildings, would be carefully dismantled, and the bricks and debris carted away. The hospital would be rebuilt, stronger and more resilient than before, a testament to the indomitable spirit of the people of London during the darkest days of World War II.
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