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Blitz in London -- Whitechapel Fire Station
Whitechapel Fire Station in Whitechapel Road having suffered heavy blast damage following a bombing raid on 8 September 1940. The fire appliances remain available and are parked in the bays despite the station appliance doors having been blown off. Date: 1940
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Media ID 14157412
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Bays Blitz Bomb Bombed Bombing Damage Damaged Explosive Pedestrians Raid Rubble Sandbags Stations Whitechapel Firefighter Firefighters Firefighting Fireman Firemen
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the captivating "Blitz in London -- Whitechapel Fire Station" print from Media Storehouse's extensive collection. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to the heart of London during the Second World War. Witness the resilience of Whitechapel Fire Station as it stands proudly, yet heavily damaged, following a devastating bombing raid on 8 September 1940. This rights-managed print not only serves as a historical record but also as a poignant reminder of the indomitable spirit of Londoners during the Blitz. Add this captivating piece to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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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This evocative photograph captures the resilience and determination of the Whitechapel Fire Station crew during the intense Blitz of London in September 1940. Amidst the chaos and destruction of the bombing raid on Whitechapel Road, the fire appliances of the London Fire Brigade (LFB) remain steadfastly in their bays, despite the heavy blast damage that has left their doors blown off. The sandbags and rubble surrounding the station serve as a grim reminder of the ongoing threat posed by high explosive bombs. Yet, despite the damage, the firefighters continue their vital work, with pedestrians and onlookers gathering at a safe distance to bear witness to their heroism. The date, September 1940, marks a pivotal moment in World War II history, as the relentless air raids on London reached their peak. This poignant image serves as a testament to the unwavering spirit of the emergency services and the indomitable nature of the British people during wartime.
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