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Fine Art Print : Children playing in garden of bombed-out house, [Dec 1940]
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Fine Art Prints From West Sussex County Council
Children playing in garden of bombed-out house, [Dec 1940]
[Bognor Regis]. The boy and girl are playing with toys and a damaged dolls house, sometime after the air raid of 27 December 1940.
L Alouette Collection
West Sussex Record Office Ref No: L Alouette/A/1/4/42
West Sussex County Council Record Office contains a fascinating history of the county of West Sussex, England
Media ID 8359432
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Frank Lalouette Home Front Second World War World War Two Air Raids
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse Fine Art Print from West Sussex County Council. This poignant image captures the resilience of childhood amidst the ruins of a bombed-out house in Bognor Regis, West Sussex, post the air raid of December 27, 1940. Witness the innocent joy of a boy and girl as they play with their toys and a damaged dolls house, a testament to the human spirit's ability to find happiness even in the most challenging circumstances. Add this evocative print to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Captured in the aftermath of a devastating air raid during World War Two, this poignant print showcases the resilience and indomitable spirit of children amidst destruction. Taken in December 1940, in Bognor Regis, it depicts two young siblings immersed in play within the garden of their bombed-out house. Despite the chaos surrounding them, these brave youngsters find solace and joy through their toys. The boy can be seen engrossed with a miniature car while his sister carefully tends to a damaged dolls house. Their innocent laughter echoes through the ruins as they create imaginative worlds amidst the rubble. This snapshot serves as a powerful reminder of how war disrupts lives indiscriminately, even those of innocent children. It captures both the tragedy and hope that coexisted during such tumultuous times on the home front. Preserved within West Sussex Record Office's L Alouette Collection, this photograph is part of Frank Lalouette's remarkable documentation of life during World War Two. Through his lens, he immortalizes not only historical events but also everyday moments that reveal humanity's unwavering spirit. As we reflect upon this image today, let us remember those who endured unimaginable hardships during wartime and honor their strength to rebuild shattered lives.
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