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Picture shows a grocery shop front, possibly in Cardiff, Wales
Picture shows a grocery shop front, possibly in Cardiff, Wales, badly damaged by either neglect, or by events in World War Two.
Cardiff was hit badly in World War Two, from 1940, with the last raids in March 1944. This shop could also have been a tobacconist, and a newsagents. It advertises Lyons Tea, Wills Star Cigarettes and Wild Woodbine cigarettes, all very popular brands in the 1940s.
Picture taken circa 1st May 1944
Staff
Western Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Cardiff
Wales
Reachplc B/W print
Media ID 21880906
© Mirrorpix
1944 Advert Advertising Atmosphere Bomb Damage Bombed Door Grocer Hoarding Ladder Logo Lyons Mess Mood Moody Newsagents Poster Shop Shop Front Sign Tobacconist Anonymous Broken Window Chicory War And Conflict Woodbine
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This print takes us back to a time of turmoil and destruction. The picture shows a grocery shop front, possibly located in Cardiff, Wales, which has suffered severe damage either due to neglect or the ravages of World War Two. Cardiff was heavily targeted during the war, enduring relentless bombings from 1940 until March 1944. This shop, with its shattered windows and crumbling facade, may have once been a bustling tobacconist and newsagents. Its weathered exterior bears advertisements for popular brands of that era such as Lyons Tea, Wills Star Cigarettes, and Wild Woodbine cigarettes. The image captures the essence of life amidst chaos - an anonymous reminder of the fortitude displayed by ordinary people during wartime. A broken door leans against the damaged building while a ladder rests against it; remnants left behind after countless repairs were attempted amid constant danger. The faded posters on the walls tell stories of resilience and survival in those challenging times. The atmosphere is moody yet evocative; it transports us to an era where every corner held memories etched by war's unforgiving hand. As we gaze upon this photograph taken around May 1st, 1944 - frozen in time - we are reminded not only of the devastation caused but also of humanity's ability to endure even in the face of adversity.
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