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Metropolitan Vickers Electrical Company, Trafford Park, Manchester 17
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Metropolitan Vickers Electrical Company, Trafford Park, Manchester 17
Metropolitan Vickers Electrical Company, Trafford Park, Manchester 17, pictured after the World War Two Blitz on Manchester.
Manchester was bombed heavily in World War Two, notably the Christmas blitz of December 22nd and 23rd 1940.
This picture suggests is was taken a few years later
on 1st November 1957. Though this date seems too many years after the bombs fell. Mirrorpix will offer 1st January 1941
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Kemsley
Mirrorpix
Manchester
England
Media ID 21890476
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This print takes us back in time to the aftermath of the devastating World War Two Blitz on Manchester. The image showcases the Metropolitan Vickers Electrical Company, located in Trafford Park, which stands as a testament to resilience amidst destruction. Manchester suffered heavy bombings during the war, with one of the most notable attacks occurring during Christmas 1940. However, this picture suggests that it was taken a few years later on November 1st, 1957. The date seems somewhat distant from when the bombs fell, leading us to question its accuracy. Mirrorpix proposes an alternative date of January 1st, 1941. Regardless of the exact year captured by this photograph, it serves as a powerful reminder of the impact and lasting scars left by conflict. The damaged buildings and remnants of wartime struggles evoke emotions tied to sacrifice and perseverance on the home front. The Metropolitan Vickers Electrical Company symbolizes not only Manchester's industrial heritage but also its ability to rebuild and move forward after such devastation. This image invites contemplation about how communities come together in times of crisis and highlights their determination to restore what was lost. As we gaze upon this historical snapshot through Memory Lane Prints' lens, let us remember those who lived through these turbulent times while appreciating our own era's peace and progress.
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