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Antique Framed Print : WW2 - Chef cooking in a bombed-out street - Blitz, London
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WW2 - Chef cooking in a bombed-out street - Blitz, London
WW2 - His restaurant and kitchen destroyed by German bombing, a Chef continues to cook al fresco in a bombed-out street - Blitz, London. Date: circa 1941
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Media ID 11581469
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1941 Blitz Bomb Bombed Bombing Chef Cooking Damage Devastation Housewives Makeshift Plucky Pots Restaurant Rubble Spirit Stove Temporary
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 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 37.1cm x 22.8cm (14.6" x 9")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
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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Amidst the ruins of war-torn London during the Blitz of 1941, a determined chef continues to prepare meals for his community, undeterred by the devastation surrounding him. In this poignant photograph, taken circa 1941, the chef, dressed in a white apron and chef's hat, carefully tends to a makeshift stove in the middle of a bombed-out street. The remnants of his destroyed restaurant are visible in the background, with rubble and debris scattered about. Despite the destruction, the chef maintains a steadfast spirit, carrying on the essential work of providing sustenance for those affected by the bombing. The image is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the people of London during this trying time. The women and housewives of the community gather around, some offering assistance, while others wait patiently for their turn to be served. The temporary nature of the makeshift kitchen and the improvised cooking utensils only serve to highlight the ingenuity and adaptability of those living through the devastation of World War II. This photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of Londoners during the Blitz, a time of hardship and uncertainty, but also of community and determination. The chef's unwavering commitment to cooking for his neighbors serves as a powerful reminder of the human spirit and the importance of coming together in times of crisis.
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