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The remains of the Central Gas Offices, Edmund Street, Birmingham
The remains of the Central Gas Offices, Edmund Street, Birmingham, following a heavy air raid on the city. 23rd November 1940
Staff
Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Birmingham
England
Media ID 21899933
© Mirrorpix
1940 Air Raid Damage The Blitz 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This poignant print captures the haunting aftermath of a heavy air raid on Birmingham during World War II. The remains of the Central Gas Offices on Edmund Street stand as a stark reminder of the devastating impact of war and conflict on the home front. Taken on November 23rd, 1940, this image transports us back to the forties, a time when cities across Britain were under constant threat from enemy bombings. The remnants of this once bustling building now lie in ruins, its walls reduced to rubble and its windows shattered. It serves as a powerful testament to the resilience and strength displayed by ordinary citizens during these trying times. The Blitz was an era marked by relentless attacks that targeted industrial centers like Birmingham. This photograph encapsulates both the physical destruction caused by such raids and also symbolizes the psychological toll inflicted upon communities who had to endure these horrors day after day. As we gaze at this snapshot frozen in time, we are reminded not only of the bravery exhibited by those who lived through such dark days but also how far our society has come since then. Let it serve as a solemn reminder that peace should never be taken for granted and that we must always strive towards creating a world free from war's destructive grip.
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