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Photo Mug : Town Hall, Birmingham 1941 a42_00745
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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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Media ID 4500429
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Column Georgian Pillar Urban War Time Ww 2
Photo Mug (11 oz)
Introducing the Media Storehouse Photo Mug featuring the iconic image "Town Hall, Birmingham 1941" by G B Mason from Historic England. This mug brings history to life with a stunning representation of Birmingham's Town Hall during World War II. The image captures the Town Hall with a large banner promoting Warship Week, encouraging the city to subscribe to the £10,000,000 campaign. Each sip from this mug is an opportunity to relive a piece of Birmingham's rich history. Order yours today and enjoy your favorite beverage while surrounded by the past.
A personalized photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 8cm high x 9.5cm diameter (3.1" x 3.7")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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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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