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WW1 - Heavy traffic - Rouen street - Confectioners Shop
WW1 - The influx of allied soldiers causing extra pedestrian traffic on a Rouen street, to the consternation of some of the locals - exacerbated here by the opening a popular confectioners shop...! Date: 1917
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Media ID 18073917
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Allied Causing Consternation Directing Directs Driver Extra Gendarme Influx Pedestrian Policeman Rouen Traffic Wagon
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Step back in time with our captivating Metal Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image of WW1 - Heavy traffic - Rouen street - Confectioners Shop. Witness the influx of allied soldiers causing a bustle on the streets of Rouen, as locals express their consternation amidst the excitement of a popular confectioners shop opening. This high-quality Metal Print, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, brings history to life with its vibrant colors and stunning detail. Perfect for adding a unique and thought-provoking touch to any space, this Metal Print is not just a decorative piece, but a window into the past.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 25.4cm (15" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the chaos and disruption caused by the influx of Allied soldiers in Rouen, France during World War I. Taken in 1917, the image shows a crowded street lined with shops, with a popular confectioner's store drawing a large number of soldiers and civilians. The heavy traffic of soldiers, horses, wagons, and carts has brought the streets to a near standstill, causing consternation among some of the local residents. A gendarme or policeman can be seen in the foreground, trying to direct the flow of pedestrian traffic and maintain order amidst the pandemonium. British soldiers, easily identified by their distinctive uniforms and equipment, dominate the scene, adding to the sense of foreign occupation. The opening of the confectioner's shop, no doubt a welcome distraction for the soldiers and a source of revenue for the locals, only adds to the already congested scene. This photograph offers a poignant glimpse into the daily life of Rouen during the war years, highlighting the profound impact of the conflict on civilians and soldiers alike.
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