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Acrylic Blox : Waiters wearing gas masks during an exercise at the Royal Station Hotel
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Waiters wearing gas masks during an exercise at the Royal Station Hotel
Waiters wearing gas masks during an exercise at the Royal Station Hotel, Newcastle during the Second World War.
2nd April 1941
NCJ
NCJ Archive
Mirrorpix
Newcastle
England
Media ID 21641765
© Mirrorpix
Four People Gas Masks Gasmask Small Group Of People
8"x6" (20x15cm) Acrylic Blox
Your photographic print is held in place by magnets and a micro thin sheet of metal covering the back of a 20mm piece of clear acrylic. Your print is held in place with magnets so can easily be replaced if needed.
Streamlined, one sided modern and attractive table top print
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 15.2cm (8" x 6")
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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This print from Memory Lane Prints takes us back to the Second World War, specifically to the Royal Station Hotel in Newcastle on April 2nd, 1941. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness a small group of four waiters donning gas masks during an exercise. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by those on the home front during wartime. As men clad in their traditional waiter attire stand together, their faces obscured by protective gas masks, one cannot help but feel a mix of admiration and somberness. These brave individuals were not only serving guests at the prestigious hotel but also preparing for potential gas attacks that loomed over Britain during this tumultuous period. The composition captures both resilience and vulnerability; it encapsulates an era where ordinary people had to adapt to extraordinary circumstances. It symbolizes the sacrifices made by countless individuals who played their part in defending their country while continuing with daily life amidst uncertainty and danger. Memory Lane Prints has expertly preserved this historical moment through its high-quality reproduction. This photograph is a testament to human strength and unity during times of adversity—a visual representation of how communities came together to face common threats head-on.
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