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Blitz in London -- fire at Chelsea Embankment, WW2
London AFS fire crew dealing with a serious fire caused by a bombing raid on Chelsea Embankment. A photographer, on the left of the picture, captures the moment
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Media ID 7637719
© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library
1941 Blaze Blazing Blitz Bomb Bombed Bombing Chelsea Crew Embankment Flames Photographer Raid Servicelondon Smoky Firefighter Firefighters Firefighting Fireman Firemen
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating Blitz in London poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. This evocative image, taken by the London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to the heart of World War II with a gripping scene of the Chelsea Embankment fire. Witness the bravery of London's AFS fire crew as they battle the flames caused by a bombing raid. A photographer on the left documents this historic moment, immortalizing the courage and resilience of Londoners during wartime. Add this inspiring piece to your home or office as a conversation starter and a reminder of the past.
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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 38.9cm (23.4" x 15.3")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative image from the 1940s, London Fire Brigade firemen brave the flames and smoke of a serious fire at Chelsea Embankment during the Blitz. The Second World War had brought regular bombing raids to the city, and this particular incident was caused by a bombing raid on the embankment. Amid the chaos and destruction, a photographer captures the moment, his camera poised to document the heroism and resilience of the emergency services. The London Fire Service, also known as the Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS), was formed in 1938 to supplement the existing London Fire Brigade. With the onset of the war, the demand for their services increased dramatically. Firefighters like those in this photograph worked tirelessly to extinguish fires caused by bombing raids, often under dangerous conditions. The scene is smoky and chaotic, with flames billowing from the buildings along the embankment. The firemen, dressed in their protective gear, work together to tackle the blaze, their faces determined and focused. The photographer, on the left of the image, remains at a safe distance, capturing the moment for posterity. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the bravery and dedication of the emergency services during the Blitz. It also serves as a testament to the resilience of Londoners in the face of adversity. Despite the destruction and danger, life in the city continued, and the firefighters of the London Fire Brigade played a crucial role in keeping the city functioning during the war. This image, from the Mary Evans Picture Library, is a valuable historical document, offering a glimpse into the past and the sacrifices made by ordinary people during a time of war. It is a powerful reminder of the importance of emergency services and the vital role they play in protecting communities during times of crisis.
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