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Fine Art Print : City of London handcart with scrap bomb metal, WW2
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City of London handcart with scrap bomb metal, WW2
WW2 - City of London Corporation handcart containing scrap metal, including bomb ordinance, Southwark Bridge, London. The cart also contains iron railings and general household metalwork, collected and recycled for the war effort. Date: 1940s
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© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library
1943 Blitz Bomb Bombed Bombing Fell Handcart Incendiary Junk Ordinance Ordnance Raid Salvage Scrap Southwark
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring a powerful image of the City of London during World War II. Witness the resilience and determination of the London Fire Brigade as they transport a handcart filled with scrap metal, including bomb ordinance, across Southwark Bridge. This evocative print, sourced from the Mary Evans Picture Library, captures a moment in history that symbolizes the strength and fortitude of Londoners during wartime. Add this inspiring piece to your home or office decor and let the history of this iconic city come alive.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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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Amid the ruins of a war-torn city, the resilient spirit of Londoners shines through in this evocative image from the 1940s. The photograph captures a handcart belonging to the City of London Corporation, filled to the brim with scrap metal collected for the war effort. The cart, pulled by a horse, crosses Southwark Bridge, its iron railings and general household metalwork a testament to the resourcefulness and determination of the people of London during the Blitz. The Second World War had brought devastation to the city, with air raids and bombings a daily threat. The London Fire Brigade, along with other organizations, played a crucial role in the salvage and recycling of metal from the rubble. Scrap metal, including bomb ordinance, was collected and transported to factories to be melted down and repurposed for the war effort. The cart in the photograph, filled with a haphazard assortment of metal, includes pieces of bomb casings, iron railings, and other household metalwork. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by Londoners during the war, as they worked tirelessly to support the front lines and rebuild their city. The photograph, taken in 1943, is a powerful representation of the spirit of service and resilience that defined London during the war years. It is a testament to the indomitable spirit of the city and its people, who refused to be defeated by the devastation wrought by the bombs.
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