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Blitz in London -- rescue workers searching debris, WW2
Blitz in London -- rescue workers (not firefighters) search through the debris of a bombed building, seeking survivors or extricating the dead, in the Ladywell area of Lewisham, SE London
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Media ID 7637557
© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library
Blitz Bomb Bombed Bombing Casualties Clear Clearing Damage Damaged Dead Debris Extricating Ladywell Lewisham Raid Rescue Rubble Search Survivors Firefighter Firefighters Firefighting Fireman Firemen
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring a piece of historical London home with our Canvas Print of "Blitz in London -- Rescue Workers" by London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image captures the courage and determination of the rescue workers as they search through the debris of a bombed building during the Second World War, in the Ladywell area of Lewisham, SE London. Our high-quality canvas prints are hand-stretched over solid wood frames, ensuring a beautiful and durable finish. Add a touch of history and character to your space with this inspiring and poignant masterpiece.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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 past, rescue workers diligently search through the devastating aftermath of a World War II air raid in the Ladywell area of Lewisham, Southeast London. The Blitz, as the relentless bombing campaign was known, had brought destruction and chaos to the city, leaving behind a landscape of shattered homes and businesses. The London Fire Brigade, an essential service during this time, played a crucial role in the rescue efforts. These brave men, dressed in their distinctive uniforms, are not firefighters, but rather rescue workers, sifting through the rubble in search of survivors or extracting the unfortunate dead. Their faces are etched with determination and concentration as they work tirelessly to clear the debris and alleviate the suffering of their fellow citizens. The damage inflicted by the bomb is evident in the photograph, with the twisted metal and broken masonry of the bombed building serving as a stark reminder of the devastation wrought by the bombing campaign. The image captures the grim reality of wartime London, where the threat of death and destruction was ever-present, and the resilience and courage of the people who lived through it. The photograph, taken in the 1940s, offers a poignant glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the city was under siege and the London Fire Brigade's rescue workers were unsung heroes in the fight against the devastating effects of the Blitz. This powerful image is a testament to the indomitable spirit of the people of London during the darkest days of the Second World War.
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