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Framed Print : Town Hall, Birmingham 1941 a42_00745
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Town Hall, Birmingham 1941 a42_00745
TOWN HALL, Birmingham, West Midlands. View of the Town Hall with banner covering one side, promoting Warship Week, October 18th - 26th. England expects our city to subscribe £ 10, 000, 000... Photographed by G B Mason in 1941
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Media ID 4500429
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Column Georgian Pillar Urban War Time Ww 2
14"x12" (38x32cm) Modern Frame
Introducing the striking Framed Print of "Town Hall, Birmingham 1941 (a42_00745)" by G B Mason from Historic England. This captivating piece of history transports you back in time to the heart of Birmingham during World War II. The Town Hall stands proudly in the frame, adorned with a banner promoting Warship Week and the city's goal to raise £10,000,000. A powerful symbol of unity and resilience, this Framed Print is a must-have for history enthusiasts and those who appreciate the rich heritage of England's past. Add this beautiful piece to your home or office to inspire and intrigue all who see it.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (38x32cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm 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
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 19cm (9.6" x 7.5")
Estimated Product Size is 37.6cm x 32.5cm (14.8" x 12.8")
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 evocative photograph captures the Town Hall in Birmingham, West Midlands, during the tumultuous year of 1941. The image, taken by acclaimed photographer G B Mason, showcases the grandeur of the Georgian architecture, with its imposing columns and intricate pillars, standing proud amidst the urban landscape. However, the serene exterior belies the turbulent times that the city, and indeed the nation, were experiencing. The banner draped across one side of the Town Hall is a stark reminder of the ongoing Second World War. It promotes Warship Week, a national campaign aimed at raising funds for the construction of new warships to bolster the British Navy. The banner's call to action, "England expects our city to subscribe £ 10, 000, 000," underscores the gravity of the situation and the collective responsibility of the community to support the war effort. The photograph is a poignant snapshot of a pivotal moment in history, encapsulating the spirit of resilience and determination that defined the British people during wartime. It serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by generations past and the enduring importance of unity and solidarity in times of adversity.
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