Antique Framed Print : A surface air raid shelter in a backyard which was undamaged when a bomb wrecked a house

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A surface air raid shelter in a backyard which was undamaged when a bomb wrecked a house

A surface air raid shelter in a backyard which was undamaged when a bomb wrecked a house during a Sunday night raid on the North East. Resident Mrs Jordan was killed in the house.
30/07/1940

NCJ
NCJ Archive
Mirrorpix
England

Media ID 21641739

© Mirrorpix

Air Raid Damage Air Raid Precautions Air Raid Shelter Blitz Bomb Bombing Air Raid

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 22.6cm (14.6" x 8.9")

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.

EDITORS COMMENTS
Surviving the Storm: A Glimpse into Resilience during World War II". This poignant print captures a chilling scene from the heart of the Second World War. In the midst of chaos and destruction, a surface air raid shelter stands tall in a backyard, untouched by the devastating bomb that reduced a nearby house to rubble. The date etched in history as July 30th, 1940, forever marks this Sunday night raid on the North East. As we delve deeper into this snapshot frozen in time, we learn that amidst tragedy there is also hope. Sadly, resident Mrs. Jordan lost her life within those shattered walls; however, her legacy lives on through this powerful image. The resilience displayed by those who endured such perilous times is awe-inspiring. This photograph serves as a testament to their unwavering spirit and determination to survive against all odds. It symbolizes not only physical protection but also represents an unyielding sense of community and solidarity during one of humanity's darkest chapters. Decades may have passed since these harrowing events unfolded, but their significance remains imprinted upon our collective memory. As we reflect upon this haunting image captured by NCJ with utmost respect for its historical context, let us honor those who sacrificed so much for our freedom during the war-torn era known as "the Blitz.

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