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Town Hall, Birmingham 1941 a42_00745

TOWN HALL, Birmingham, West Midlands. View of the Town Hall with banner covering one side, promoting Warship Week, October 18th - 26th. England expects our city to subscribe £ 10, 000, 000... Photographed by G B Mason in 1941

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> Historic England > Historic Images > Historic Images 1920s to 1940s

> Historic England > Towns and Cities > Birmingham

> Historic > Monuments and landmarks


EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the Town Hall in Birmingham, West Midlands, during the tumultuous year of 1941. The image, taken by acclaimed photographer G B Mason, showcases the grandeur of the Georgian architecture, with its imposing columns and intricate pillars, standing proud amidst the urban landscape. However, the serene exterior belies the turbulent times that the city, and indeed the nation, were experiencing. The banner draped across one side of the Town Hall is a stark reminder of the ongoing Second World War. It promotes Warship Week, a national campaign aimed at raising funds for the construction of new warships to bolster the British Navy. The banner's call to action, "England expects our city to subscribe £ 10, 000, 000," underscores the gravity of the situation and the collective responsibility of the community to support the war effort. The photograph is a poignant snapshot of a pivotal moment in history, encapsulating the spirit of resilience and determination that defined the British people during wartime. It serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by generations past and the enduring importance of unity and solidarity in times of adversity.

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