Mouse Mat : Bombardment of Lowestoft, WW1
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Bombardment of Lowestoft, WW1
German bombardment of the East Coast during the First World War. A police officer investigates in a room in a convalescent home in which the matron, who escaped unhurt, was sleeping at the time of the attack. Date: 1916
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Media ID 14140428
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Attack Bombardment Bombed Civilians Convalescent Lowestoft Policeman Raid Ruined
Mouse Pad
Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.7cm x 19.4cm (9.3" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 23.7cm x 20.2cm (9.3" x 8")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In the quiet town of Lowestoft on the East Coast of England, the tranquility was shattered by the unexpected arrival of German naval guns during the First World War. In this poignant image from 1916, a police officer diligently investigates the aftermath of the bombardment that targeted civilian areas. The room he stands in was once a convalescent home, where the matron, who miraculously escaped unhurt, had been sleeping at the time of the attack. The once peaceful surroundings are now a scene of devastation, with houses reduced to ruins and the familiar comforts of home transformed into a war zone. The bombardment of Lowestoft was a reminder of the harsh realities of the Great War, which brought the conflict to the doorstep of civilians far from the battlefields. The image captures the sense of disbelief and determination in the face of adversity, as the authorities worked to assess the damage and provide support to those affected. This historical photograph offers a powerful reminder of the impact of war on civilians and the resilience of communities in the face of adversity.
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