Poster Print : Filling Sandbags - WW2 Home Front (1 / 4)
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Filling Sandbags - WW2 Home Front (1 / 4)
World War Two - British Home Front - London. Men and young boys fill sandbags in the street. The sandbags were piled against buildings and lower level windows to act as shock absorbers to negate the worst effects of bomb blasts. These pictures attest the the spirit of togetherness in the community. The four pictures in this series were taken in the Fulham area of West London. Photograph by Heinz Zinram
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Bags Blasts Blitz Bomb Bombing Bombs Braces Defences Effort Filling Fulham Heinz Piles Preparing Protection Raids Sand Sand Bag Sandbagging Shock Spirit Togetherness Windows Ww 2 Ww Ii Zinram Absorbers Absorbing
20x30 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating 'Filling Sandbags - WW2 Home Front (1 / 4)' poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to the heart of World War II Britain. Witness the resilience and unity of the home front as men and young boys work together to fill sandbags in the streets of London. Protecting their communities against potential air raids, their determination shines through in this powerful photograph. Add this historic poster print to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")
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 spirit of resilience and community during the World War II Home Front in London. Taken by renowned photographer Heinz Zinram in the Fulham area of West London, the image shows young boys and men diligently filling sandbags in the street. The sandbags, piled high against buildings and lower level windows, acted as shock absorbers to mitigate the worst effects of bomb blasts during the relentless air raids. The scene exudes a sense of unity and determination as the community came together to prepare for the inevitable attacks. The four photographs in this series offer a poignant reminder of the efforts made during this tumultuous period in British history. The young and old, carrying sand in buckets and filling the heavy bags, demonstrate the unwavering commitment to protect their homes and loved ones. The piles of sandbags, bracing buildings and windows, stand as testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the British people during the Blitz. This historical image, taken during the 2nd World War, is a powerful reminder of the collective spirit that sustained the nation during a time of great adversity.
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