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Mounted Print : Sheffield Hits Back - Do this when you meet your friends and thus signify that you are a member of the Sheffield Hit Back Club, 1943
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Sheffield Hits Back - Do this when you meet your friends and thus signify that you are a member of the Sheffield Hit Back Club, 1943
Sheffield Wings for Victory Week, 29th May - 5th June 1943.480, 000 members wanted to lend £ 4, 000, 000 to buy 100 four-engined Lancaster Bombers. This will be Sheffields contribution to Wings for Victory.Published by Sheffield Savings Committee.Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library: MP 1426 M
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Media ID 14033550
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10"x8" Mount with 8"x6" Print
Introducing the limited-edition Sheffield Hits Back Mounted Photo from Media Storehouse, a proud tribute to the indomitable spirit of Sheffield during WWII. This evocative image captures the spirit of Sheffield's Wings for Victory Week in 1943, where over 480,000 residents came together to raise £4,000,000 for the purchase of 100 Lancaster Bombers. Display this historic photograph in your home as a reminder of the unity and resilience that defined a community during challenging times. Each mounted photo is meticulously printed and framed to preserve the rich details and vibrant colors of this iconic image from Sheffield City Archives. Join the Sheffield Hit Back Club and proudly display your connection to this remarkable chapter in history.
Printed on 8"x6" paper and suitable for use in a 10"x8" frame (frame not included). Prints are mounted with card both front and back. Featuring a custom cut aperture to match chosen image. Professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper.
Photo prints supplied in custom cut card mount ready for framing
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 6.7cm x 20.3cm (2.6" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from the Sheffield City Archives takes us back to a significant moment in history - the Sheffield Hits Back campaign during World War Two. The image showcases a group of friends proudly displaying their membership in the Sheffield Hit Back Club, an organization formed to raise funds for the purchase of 100 four-engined Lancaster Bombers. The photograph captures the spirit of unity and determination that prevailed during this challenging time. Each person in the picture wears a badge or carries a sign indicating their commitment to supporting Wings for Victory, an initiative aimed at strengthening Britain's air power against enemy forces. The campaign sought to rally 480,000 members who were willing to contribute £4,000,000 towards this noble cause. The people of Sheffield understood that their collective effort could make a difference and were eager to show their support. Published by the Sheffield Savings Committee, this print serves as a reminder of how ordinary citizens came together with extraordinary resolve during wartime. It is now preserved at the Sheffield Local Studies Library as part of its historical collection (MP 1426 M). As we reflect on this image today, it reminds us not only of our shared past but also inspires us to stand united when faced with challenges. It symbolizes resilience and community spirit - qualities that continue to define Sheffield and its people throughout history.
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