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Fine Art Print : City of London handcart with scrap metal, WW2
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City of London handcart with scrap metal, WW2
WW2 - City of London Corporation handcart containing scrap metal, including bomb ordinance, Southwark Bridge, London. The cart also contains iron railings and general household metalwork, collected and recycled for the war effort. Date: 1940s
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Media ID 20161561
© ondon Fire Brigade / Bubblepunk
1942 Bomb Case Casing Contents Corporation Effort Handcart Household Material Materials Mend Metalwork Nightime Ordinance Railing Railings Recycle Recycling Scrap Reuse Reusing
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite fine art print from the Media Storehouse collection at Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image captures the resilient spirit of London during World War II, as a City of London Corporation handcart laden with scrap metal makes its way across Southwark Bridge. The cart, filled with salvaged iron railings, household metalwork, and even bomb ordinance, is a poignant reminder of the city's determination to rebuild and endure. Add this stunning piece to your home or office décor and let the history and character of wartime London come to life.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" 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.
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Amid the ruins of war-torn London, the indomitable spirit of the City of London Corporation shines through in this evocative image from the 1940s. A handcart, laden with scrap metal, makes its way across Southwark Bridge under the cover of night. The cart, belonging to the City of London Corporation, is a testament to the collective effort to recycle and reuse materials for the war effort during World War II. The contents of the cart are a diverse assortment of raw materials, including bomb ordinance, iron railings, and general household metalwork. The bomb casings, a stark reminder of the destruction wrought by the conflict, have been carefully collected and repurposed. The iron railings, once ornate decorations lining the streets of London, have been salvaged and will be melted down to produce new, essential items for the war machine. The household metalwork, from pots and pans to bed frames, has also been gathered and will be recycled to create new tools and equipment. The scene is a poignant reminder of the resourcefulness and resilience of the British people during the darkest days of the war. The handcart, pulled by an unseen figure, symbolizes the determination to make the most of limited resources and turn waste into valuable materials for the war effort. The image is a powerful reminder of the importance of recycling and reusing materials, a practice that remains relevant today as we strive to reduce waste and minimize our impact on the environment.
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