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Metal Print : With the approach of victory Coventry people are preparing for peace celebrations
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With the approach of victory Coventry people are preparing for peace celebrations
With the approach of victory Coventry people are preparing for peace celebrations, and this scene in a Coventry store on Saturday depicts the rush for flags and bunting.
9th April 1945
Coventry Telegraph Archive
Mirrorpix
Coventry
West Midlands
England
Media ID 21346139
© Mirrorpix
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Celebrate history with our exclusive Metal Print of 'With the Approach of Victory: Coventry People Prepare for Peace Celebrations' from Memory Lane Prints. This captivating image, taken on 9th April 1945, captures the spirit of the moment as Coventry residents rush to buy flags and bunting in anticipation of the end of World War II. Bring this piece of history into your home with our high-quality Metal Print, featuring vibrant colors and a sleek, modern design. Order yours today and relive the joy and hope of victory.
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from Memory Lane Prints transports us back to the 1940s, a time when Coventry was eagerly anticipating the arrival of peace. As victory draws near, the people of Coventry are seen joyfully preparing for the long-awaited celebrations that would mark the end of World War II. The image captures a bustling scene inside a Coventry store on a Saturday, where an overwhelming rush for flags and bunting is taking place. The atmosphere is electric with anticipation as men, women, and children eagerly select their patriotic decorations in preparation for VE Day. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness not only the resilience and determination of Coventry's residents but also their unwavering spirit amidst adversity. Despite enduring heavy bombings during the war which devastated much of their city, they now stand united in hope and excitement for what lies ahead. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of how significant VE Day was to communities across Britain. It symbolizes both relief and triumph over years of hardship while embodying the collective desire to rebuild and move forward towards brighter days. As we gaze upon this historical treasure captured by Mirrorpix on April 9th, 1945, we cannot help but be moved by its poignant depiction of unity and celebration amidst one of history's darkest periods – World War II.
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