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Canvas Print : Listening to royal wedding ceremony broadcast, 1947
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Listening to royal wedding ceremony broadcast, 1947
Crowds lining the processional route for the royal wedding of Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II) and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh on 20 November 1947, gather round a wireless radio to listen to the broadcast of the ceremony.
1947
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1947 Broadcast Ceremony Crowds Edinburgh Listening Marriages Philip Processional Radio Route Weddings Wireless Elizabeth
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Canvas Print of 'Listening to royal wedding ceremony broadcast, 1947' by Mary Evans / Photo Union Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image transports you to the historic moment of Princess Elizabeth's (Queen Elizabeth II) wedding to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh on 20 November 1947. The crowds, eagerly gathered along the processional route, are intently listening to the broadcast of the ceremony. Our high-quality Canvas Prints bring the richness and depth of this iconic photograph to your home or office, adding a touch of timeless elegance and historical significance to any space.
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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This evocative photograph captures the spirit of excitement and anticipation as the crowds gathered to listen to the broadcast of Princess Elizabeth's (later Queen Elizabeth II) wedding to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, on 20 November 1947. The image shows a sea of faces, young and old, huddled around a wireless radio set up on the processional route in Edinburgh, Scotland. The forties were a time of austerity and rationing in the aftermath of World War II, yet the joyous occasion of a royal wedding brought the nation together. The future Queen and her groom exchanged vows in a simple, yet beautiful ceremony at Westminster Abbey, which was broadcast live for the first time in history. The wireless radio, a symbol of connection and community during this era, allowed people from all walks of life to share in the momentous occasion, making it a truly unifying experience. The black-and-white photograph, with its timeless composition and poignant atmosphere, transports us back to a bygone era, reminding us of the power of unity and the enduring allure of royal traditions.
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