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Fine Art Print : Much Park Street Coventry, 1941 a42_00362
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Much Park Street Coventry, 1941 a42_00362
8 - 10 Much Park Street, Coventry. Exterior view showing a policeman walking past the front elevation of 8-10 Much Park Street, premises of C. G. Hewitt
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 21160795
© Historic England Archive
Grey Medieval Rain Second World War Shop Timber Framed Building Weather Wwii Beat Boarded Bobby Closed Dilapidated Pawn Broker
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with our exquisite Fine Art Print of Much Park Street, Coventry, 1941 by George Bernard Mason from Historic England. This captivating image transports you back in time, showcasing the exterior view of 8-10 Much Park Street, home to C.G. Hewitt. Witness the past come alive as a policeman goes about his duty, adding a fascinating narrative to this beautifully preserved moment in Coventry's history. Bring the charm of the past into your home or office with our museum-quality Fine Art Prints, expertly printed on archival paper for lasting brilliance.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the year 1941, amidst the chaos of World War II. The image showcases Much Park Street in Coventry, a historic area that has witnessed its fair share of trials and tribulations. Standing tall in the frame is an enchanting medieval timber-framed building with intricate jetties, exuding an air of antiquity. As our gaze follows the street, we notice a lone policeman strolling past the front elevation of numbers 8-10 Much Park Street. Clad in his uniform, he represents stability and order amidst a world turned upside down by war. His presence adds depth to this snapshot frozen in time. The weather seems gloomy as rain pours down relentlessly from above, casting a somber mood over the scene. The dilapidated state of this once vibrant street becomes apparent as we observe boarded windows and closed shutters on various buildings along its length. In particular, our attention is drawn to number 8-10 Much Park Street - home to C. G. Hewitt's pawnbroker business. Its worn exterior tells tales of hardship endured during these tumultuous times. Through George Bernard Mason's lens, we are transported back to an era where resilience prevailed despite adversity. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of Coventry's history and how it persevered through one of humanity's darkest chapters: World War II.
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