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Metal 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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1943 Blitz Bomb Bombed Bombing Fell Handcart Incendiary Junk Ordinance Ordnance Raid Salvage Scrap Southwark
16"x24" (61x41cm) Metal Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse Metal Print featuring a powerful image from the Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating photograph showcases a City of London handcart from the WW2 era, filled with scrap metal, including bomb ordinance, iron railings, and household metalwork. Each Metal Print is meticulously crafted using high-quality aluminum sheets, ensuring a vibrant and long-lasting display. Bring a piece of history into your home or office and add depth and texture to your decor with this unique and authentic Metal Print.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
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Estimated Product Size is 61.5cm x 41.2cm (24.2" x 16.2")
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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