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Oxford Street, Freetown, Sierra Leone
Oxford Street, Freetown, Sierra Leone. Date: circa 1930s
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Media ID 14409386
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Freetown Leone Oct16 Oxford Policeman Sierra
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step into the past with our captivating Oxford Street, Freetown, Sierra Leone poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. This vintage image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to the bustling streets of Freetown in the circa 1930s. With its rich history and vibrant energy, this rights managed print is an inspiring addition to any wall space. Bring a piece of the world to your home or office and relive the charm of yesteryears.
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 38.1cm (23.4" x 15")
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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Oxford Street, Freetown, Sierra Leone: A Glimpse into the Past This photograph, taken circa 1930s, offers a rare glimpse into the history of Oxford Street in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The image transports us back in time, painting a vivid picture of the bustling commercial hub that once thrived in this West African city. At the heart of the scene, a policeman stands tall and alert, keeping watch over the crowd that mills about the busy street. The policeman's stern expression and imposing presence serve as a reminder of the order and discipline that were essential to maintaining the peace in this bustling commercial center. Oxford Street was a hub of activity, with vendors selling an array of goods from fresh produce to textiles, and traders haggling over prices with customers. The street was also home to numerous shops, many of which catered to the European community that resided in Freetown. The photograph also reveals the diverse population of Freetown, with people of various ethnicities and backgrounds coming together to conduct business and socialize. The vibrant colors of their traditional attire contrast sharply with the muted tones of the European-style buildings that line the street, creating a striking visual juxtaposition. Despite the passage of time, this photograph serves as an enduring reminder of the rich history and cultural diversity that have long defined Freetown and Sierra Leone as a whole. It invites us to reflect on the past and appreciate the resilience and strength of the people who have called this place home for generations.
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