Photo Mug : Wartime bomb damage, paintshop in Hendon, north London
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Wartime bomb damage, paintshop in Hendon, north London
Wartime damage to a paintshop in Hendon, north London, hit by an incendiary bomb, with damaged vehicles in the foreground. Date: September 1940
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Blitz Bomb Bombed Bombing Damage Damaged Debris Destruction Hendon Mess Metropolitan Paint Workshop Ww 2 Ww Ii War Time
Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
Introducing the Media Storehouse Photo Mug, a unique and thought-provoking addition to your daily routine. This mug showcases an evocative image of wartime damage in Hendon, north London, captured in September 1940. The photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, portrays the aftermath of an incendiary bombing raid, with damaged vehicles and a paintshop in the foreground. Each sip from this mug brings a piece of history to your fingertips, making it an excellent conversation starter. Bring a touch of the past into your present with the Media Storehouse Photo Mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
September 1940: Wartime Destruction in Hendon, North London - A Painful Palette of Damage and Ruin Amid the tumultuous backdrop of World War II, the Metropolitan area of London bore the brunt of relentless bombing raids, with Hendon in north London being no exception. In this poignant photograph, the aftermath of an incendiary bombing raid is captured in stark detail. The once bustling paintshop, now a scene of devastation, stands as a testament to the destructive power of war. The photograph reveals a chaotic tableau of shattered glass, twisted metal, and debris, with damaged vehicles scattered haphazardly in the foreground. The once pristine paintbrushes and jars of pigment, now caked with dust and grime, lie discarded and forgotten. The paint cans, their contents spilled and mixed with the detritus of the blast, add a surreal, almost painterly quality to the scene. The police, ever present in the background, survey the damage with a sense of grim determination. The Metropolitan Workshop, a symbol of industry and productivity, lies in ruins, a stark reminder of the messy, unpredictable reality of war. The date, September 1940, etched into the photograph's history, serves as a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of the Blitz on London and its people. This photograph, a poignant snapshot of a bygone era, offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of wartime London. The paintshop in Hendon, once a place of creation and innovation, now stands as a haunting reminder of the destructive power of war and the resilience of the human spirit.
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