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Antique Framed Print : Children of St. Benedicts Road School, Small Heath during their evacuation rehearsal
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Children of St. Benedicts Road School, Small Heath during their evacuation rehearsal
Children of St. Benedicts Road School, Small Heath during their evacuation rehearsal 28th August 1939
Staff
Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Birmingham
England
Media ID 21841931
© Mirrorpix
1939 Backpack Gas Masks Operation Pied Piper Playground Students Suitcase Thirties War And Conflict West Midlands
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 17.9cm (9.6" x 7")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print transports us back to the year 1939, just before the outbreak of World War II. The image captures a significant moment in history - the evacuation rehearsal of the children from St. Benedicts Road School in Small Heath, England. In this snapshot frozen in time, we see a group of innocent and curious young students preparing for an uncertain future. Each child is equipped with a backpack and suitcase, symbolizing their readiness to leave behind their familiar surroundings at a moment's notice. However, what truly stands out are the gas masks hanging around their necks - a chilling reminder of the looming threat of war. The playground serves as their makeshift stage for this important drill, where they learn how to line up and follow instructions during an emergency evacuation. Their expressions range from excitement to apprehension as they await further guidance from their teachers. This photograph not only showcases childhood innocence but also highlights the resilience and adaptability displayed by these young souls during such challenging times on Britain's home front. It serves as a poignant reminder of Operation Pied Piper - one of history's largest mass evacuations that aimed to protect children from potential harm caused by enemy bombings. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece captured by Staff at Memory Lane Prints, we are reminded once again that even amidst chaos and uncertainty, hope can be found within our youngest generation who bravely face adversity head-on.
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