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Famous London Buildings Damaged in Recent Raids
Page from the Illustrated London News reporting on famous buildings damaged by air raids including St. Mary-le-Bow, St. Bride Street, Westminster Abbey and the Great Hall, cloisters and library of Charterhouse.
1941
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Media ID 23373608
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1941 Blitz Bride Charterhouse Cloisters Damaged Jun20 Raid Raids Repairs Ruined Scaffolding Westminster
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints from Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans. These captivating prints offer a poignant glimpse into London's history, showcasing famous buildings damaged during the raids as reported in the Illustrated London News. Witness the impact on iconic landmarks such as St. Mary-le-Bow, St. Bride Street, Westminster Abbey, and the Great Hall, as depicted in these detailed and evocative illustrations. Bring a piece of historical London into your home or office and start a conversation with these intriguing and thought-provoking prints.
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 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This poignant image from the Illustrated London News, dated June 20, 1941, documents the aftermath of the devastating air raids that ravaged London during World War II. The photograph captures the extent of the damage inflicted upon some of the city's most iconic and historic buildings. In the foreground, the once majestic St. Mary-le-Bow Church, with its distinctive bell tower, stands ruined, its facade scarred by bombs and shrouded in scaffolding. The historic St. Bride Street, known for its vibrant literary and journalistic heritage, is seen with its buildings in disarray, their facades partially collapsed and windows shattered. Further down the street, the Great Hall, cloisters, and library of Charterhouse lie in ruins, their once grand architecture reduced to piles of rubble. In the background, the hallowed grounds of Westminster Abbey, a symbol of British history and tradition, are visible, albeit with its western towers and parts of the nave damaged. The Blitz, as the relentless bombing campaign came to be known, left a trail of destruction in its wake, testing the resilience and spirit of Londoners. Yet, amidst the devastation, the city's determination to rebuild and restore its iconic landmarks shone through. This powerful photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the indomitable spirit of London and its people during one of the darkest periods in the city's history.
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