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Public queuing to see Faust, 1939
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Public queuing to see Faust, 1939
A photograph revealing the publics appetite for theatre during World War II despite the black-outs, restricted train services and other discomforts. The queue is outside Sadlers Wells theatre in Clerkenwell for an afternoon performance of the British opera, Faust. Date: 1939
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This evocative photograph captures the enduring spirit of the British public during World War II, as they queue outside Sadler's Wells Theatre in Clerkenwell for an afternoon performance of the British opera, Faust. The year is 1939, a time marked by black-outs, restricted train services, and other discomforts, yet the love for the arts and the allure of live theatre proved to be an unyielding source of solace and escape. The determined faces in the queue, huddled together against the cold, speak volumes of the communal experience that theatre provides, a momentary respite from the harsh realities of war. The theatre, a beacon of culture and creativity, remained a vital part of people's lives, drawing them in despite the challenges. This powerful image serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience and determination of the human spirit, even in the most trying of times.
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