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The scene after a pilotless enemy plane crashed and exploded in Streatham, London
The scene after a pilotless enemy plane crashed and exploded in Streatham, London. Devastation included a mountain of sugar and margarine, contents of LCC Food Store. 16th June 1944
Charles Ley
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
England
Media ID 21889844
© Mirrorpix
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating Media Storehouse Poster Prints, featuring the iconic scene after a pilotless enemy plane crashed and exploded in Streatham, London, as captured by the talented Charles Ley from Memory Lane Prints. Witness the raw power and destruction of the event, with the devastating aftermath showcasing a mountain of sugar and margarine, and the contents of the LCC Food Store spilled across the scene. Relive history with this evocative and intriguing piece, perfect for adding character and conversation to any room in 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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 37.2cm (23.4" x 14.6")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the aftermath of a pilotless enemy plane crash and explosion in Streatham, London during World War Two. The devastation is evident as the scene reveals a mountain of sugar and margarine, which were once the contents of the LCC Food Store. The date etched in history is June 16th, 1944. The image transports us back to a time when air raids and bomb damage were an unfortunate reality for those living through this tumultuous period. It serves as a poignant reminder of the destruction caused by war and the resilience shown by communities amidst chaos. Photographer Charles Ley skillfully captures both the physical wreckage and emotional weight left behind after such an event. The black-and-white composition adds depth to each detail, emphasizing the gravity of what occurred on that fateful day. As we reflect upon this photograph, we are reminded not only of the sacrifices made during wartime but also of our own capacity to rebuild and find hope amidst adversity. It stands as a testament to human strength in times of crisis, urging us never to forget our shared history while inspiring us towards peace and unity in our present-day world.
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