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World War Two. Wales. The hairdresser carries on with his business
World War Two. Wales.
The hairdresser carries on with his business, though his window has been blown in by a bomb in the Welsh Village.
Picture shows a hairdresser giving a customer a shave.
Life carries on, despite the German bombs in World War Two raining down on Britain.
Picture taken circa 1st September 1940
Staff
Western Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Cardiff
Wales
Reach PLC - B/W print - 1990
Media ID 21887597
© Mirrorpix
1940 Barbers Bomb Damage Clean Hairdressing Morning Salon Shave Shaving Tiles Trade Window Hair Dresser Tiling War And Conflict
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our poignant World War Two poster print from Memory Lane Prints. Witness the indomitable spirit of a Welsh hairdresser, who continues his business amidst the ruins of a bombed-out village. This evocative image captures a moment of resilience and determination, transporting you to a bygone era. Add this unique piece to your collection and let the story unfold.
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 print captures a remarkable scene from World War Two in Wales. Despite the destruction caused by German bombs raining down on Britain, life carries on with an unwavering spirit of resilience. In this Welsh village, amidst the chaos and devastation, a hairdresser continues his business as usual. The image showcases the aftermath of a bomb blast that has blown in the window of the hairdressing salon. However, undeterred by adversity, the determined barber is seen giving a customer a clean shave. The shattered tiles and debris serve as poignant reminders of the triumph over tragedy during those challenging times. Taken circa 1st September 1940, this photograph symbolizes not only the indomitable human spirit but also highlights how people found solace in everyday routines even amidst war and conflict. It serves as a testament to their courage and determination to carry on regardless. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, it reminds us of our shared history and pays homage to those who lived through such turbulent times. This print from Memory Lane Prints encapsulates an era when ordinary individuals displayed extraordinary strength while facing unimaginable circumstances – truly exemplifying triumph over tragedy.
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