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Premium Framed Print : Families celebrate VJ Day in Heeley Road, Selly Oak with a street party. 15th August 1945
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Families celebrate VJ Day in Heeley Road, Selly Oak with a street party. 15th August 1945
Staff
Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Birmingham
England
Media ID 21893774
© Mirrorpix
1945 Flags Peace Victory Vj Day War And Conflict
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
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
This print captures the joyous atmosphere of a street party on Heeley Road, Selly Oak, as families come together to celebrate VJ Day on August 15th, 1945. The end of World War Two brought an overwhelming sense of relief and triumph to communities across the globe, and this image beautifully encapsulates that spirit. In the foreground, children can be seen running around with smiles plastered across their faces, waving flags in celebration. Their innocent excitement is infectious and serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience displayed by youngsters during times of conflict. The adults in the photograph are adorned with expressions of pure happiness as they gather around tables filled with food and drinks. This street party was not just about marking victory; it was also an opportunity for neighbors to reconnect after years spent apart due to war's upheaval. Flags flutter proudly from every available surface along Heeley Road, symbolizing unity and patriotism. These simple pieces of fabric hold profound significance for those who endured hardships during wartime. As we look at this snapshot frozen in time, we are reminded that peace is something worth celebrating – a hard-fought achievement that should never be taken for granted. It serves as a testament to the strength and determination exhibited by ordinary people who came together to overcome extraordinary challenges during World War Two. This Memory Lane Print allows us to step back into history momentarily – immersing ourselves in a moment where hope prevailed over despair, love conquered hate, and victory emerged from
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