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Antique Framed Print : Winston Churchill watching 47th Division at Lille, France
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Winston Churchill watching 47th Division at Lille, France
Winston Churchill as a War Office minister, sitting with others on a grandstand at Lille, France, watching the march past of the 47th (2nd London) Division who liberated Lille from German occupation on 17 October 1918, towards the end of the First World War. Date: 1918
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14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 17.6cm (9.6" x 6.9")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
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 evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in the history of the First World War, as Winston Churchill, then a War Office minister, observes the triumphant march past of the 47th (2nd London) Division in Lille, France, on October 1918. The 47th Division, also known as the '2nd London,' played a crucial role in the liberation of Lille from German occupation towards the end of the war. Churchill, seated on the grandstand alongside other dignitaries, bears witness to the victory that was hard-earned through the sacrifices and perseverance of the British and French troops. The atmosphere is filled with a sense of relief, pride, and accomplishment, as the soldiers proudly display their colors and salute their commanders. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the camaraderie and unity that emerged from the shared experience of war, as well as the importance of military strategy and leadership in securing victory. The image has international resonance and continues to inspire audiences with its historical significance and powerful imagery.
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