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World War Two Air Raids, Birmingham, Shop Damage, Circa 1940

World War Two Air Raids, Birmingham, Shop Damage, Circa 1940.
Get Your Players Please Here.
Lyons Tea.
Wills Three Castles Cigarettes

Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
England

Media ID 21650541

© Mirrorpix

Air Raids Birmingham Bomb Damage Britain Damage Shops Fronts

17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame

FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.

FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 18.4cm (9.6" x 7.2")

Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")

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
This print takes us back to the haunting days of World War Two, specifically capturing the aftermath of air raids in Birmingham during the 1940s. The image showcases a scene of destruction and resilience as it focuses on shop damage caused by bomb attacks. Amidst the rubble, three prominent advertisements catch our attention: "Get Your Players Please Here" an invitation to indulge in a momentary escape from the harsh reality; Lyons Tea, symbolizing comfort and solace amidst chaos; and Wills Three Castles Cigarettes, perhaps offering a brief respite for those enduring unimaginable stress. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the devastating impact war had on everyday life during this tumultuous period. It highlights not only physical damage but also reflects the indomitable spirit displayed by both civilians and businesses alike. Despite facing constant threats from enemy bombings, people found ways to carry on with their lives – seeking small pleasures like tea or cigarettes amid adversity. Preserved by Memory Lane Prints from Birmingham Post and Mail Archive, this snapshot offers viewers an opportunity to reflect upon one city's experience within Britain's broader home front during World War Two. It stands as a testament to human endurance in times of great hardship while serving as a solemn tribute to all those who lived through these dark days.

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