Home > Europe > United Kingdom > England > London > Towns > Fulham
Filling Sandbags - WW2 Home Front (3 / 4)
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Filling Sandbags - WW2 Home Front (3 / 4)
World War Two - British Home Front - London. Men and young boys fill sandbags in the street. The sandbags were piled against buildings and lower level windows to act as shock absorbers to negate the worst effects of bomb blasts. These pictures attest the the spirit of togetherness in the community. The four pictures in this series were taken in the Fulham area of West London. Photograph by Heinz Zinram
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 4438149
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10282696
Bags Berets Blasts Blitz Bomb Bombing Bombs Covering Defences Filling Fulham Heinz Packing Piles Preparing Protection Pushing Raids Sand Sand Bag Sandbagging Shock Spirit Togetherness Vulnerable Windows Ww 2 Ww Ii Zinram Absorbers Absorbing Scout Scouts
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Boroughs
> Hammersmith and Fulham
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Towns
> Fulham
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the spirit of resilience and community during the tumultuous days of World War II on the British Home Front. Taken in the Fulham area of West London, the scene shows young boys and men diligently filling sandbags in the street. Dressed in hats and berets, they work together to carry the heavy sand and push it into the bags, which were then piled against buildings and lower level windows. The sandbags acted as shock absorbers, protecting against the worst effects of bomb blasts during the relentless bombing raids that plagued London during the war. The image is one of a series of four taken by photographer Heinz Zinram, and it attests to the unwavering spirit of togetherness that prevailed during this challenging time in history. The young scouts and boys, some carrying shovels, work alongside the men, demonstrating the all-hands-on-deck mentality that was necessary to survive the Blitz. The piles of sandbags, some already covering windows and walls, add to the sense of urgency and preparation. This historical photograph is a poignant reminder of the vulnerability of civilians during wartime and the importance of community and solidarity in the face of adversity. The image is a testament to the bravery and determination of the British people during World War II and is a valuable addition to any collection of historical photographs.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
