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Poster Print : Leading Aircraftman Horace Perks, his wife, nine year old daughter
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Leading Aircraftman Horace Perks, his wife, nine year old daughter
Leading Aircraftman Horace Perks, his wife, nine year old daughter and Mrs Morrin of Highgate Road, Balsall Heath, Birmingham who were saved by a Morrison shelter after a large part of the house collapsed around them during an air raid on the city. 30th July 1942
Staff
Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Birmingham
England
Media ID 21907042
© Mirrorpix
Air Raid Damage Air Raid Shelter Civil Defence Coats War And Conflict
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring Leading Aircraftman Horace Perks and his family. This heartwarming image captures a moment of survival and hope during wartime, as Horace, his wife, and their nine-year-old daughter emerge from the safety of a Morrison shelter. Printed on high-quality paper, this poster is a poignant reminder of the resilience and courage of the human spirit. Bring a piece of history into your home and add depth to your decor with this inspiring and meaningful addition to your collection.
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 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
Leading Aircraftman Horace Perks and his family, along with Mrs. Morrin of Highgate Road, Balsall Heath, Birmingham, stand resiliently in front of their shattered home after surviving a devastating air raid on July 30th, 1942. This powerful photograph captures the indomitable spirit of those who endured the horrors of World War II. In this poignant image, we witness the strength and unity that emerged amidst chaos and destruction. The Perks family - Horace, his wife, and their brave nine-year-old daughter - found refuge within a Morrison shelter as a large part of their house crumbled around them during the relentless bombing campaign on their city. Their clothing tells its own story; wrapped tightly in coats to ward off both the physical coldness and emotional turmoil that war brings. These ordinary civilians became heroes overnight as they faced unimaginable challenges head-on. This snapshot from history serves as a reminder of the resilience displayed by families across Britain's Home Front during WWII. It pays tribute to all those who sought solace within air raid shelters while bombs rained down upon them. As we gaze upon this print today, let us honor these unsung heroes whose courage allowed future generations to live in peace. May it serve as an everlasting testament to human endurance in times of adversity.
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