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Blitz in London -- Royal Empire Society, London, WW2
Blitz in London -- a senior fire officer inspects the nose of a bomb in the Royal Empire Society (now the Royal Commonwealth Society) building in Northumberland Avenue, Central London, following a devastating air raid on 16 April 1941
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Media ID 7637727
© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library
1941 Avenue Blitz Bomb Bombed Bombing Commonwealth Damage Damaged Debris Exploded Northumberland Nose Raid Rubble Senior Wreckage Firefighter Firefighters Firefighting Fireman Firemen
10"x8" Photo Print
Experience history like never before with the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints featuring "Blitz in London -- Royal Empire Society, London, WW2" by London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful image captures a moment in time as a senior fire officer carefully inspects the nose of a bomb that once threatened the iconic Royal Empire Society building in Central London during the Blitz of World War II. Each print is meticulously produced using high-quality materials, ensuring vibrant colors and exceptional detail. Bring a piece of history into your home or office and relive the past with this captivating photograph.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the grim reality of the Blitz in London during World War II. The image was taken on 16 April 1941, following a devastating air raid on the Royal Empire Society building in Northumberland Avenue, Central London. The senior fire officer is seen closely inspecting the nose of a bomb that had exploded outside the damaged building. The Royal Empire Society, now known as the Royal Commonwealth Society, was a prestigious institution that promoted cultural and educational ties between the various parts of the British Empire. The rubble and wreckage in the foreground bear testament to the destructive power of the bombing campaign that had been wreaking havoc on London since the beginning of the war. The firemen, including the fireman in the foreground, worked tirelessly to extinguish any remaining fires and search for survivors in the debris. The London Fire Brigade, which employed over 3,000 firefighters at its peak during the war, played a crucial role in responding to the thousands of fires caused by the air raids. Firefighters like those in this photograph risked their lives to protect the city and its inhabitants from the devastation of the Blitz. The photograph also serves as a reminder of the resilience and determination of the British people during the darkest days of the war. Despite the destruction and loss, London and its people continued to endure, and the city would eventually emerge from the war stronger and more united than ever before.
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