Fine Art Print : NFS personnel unloading luggage, St Pancras, WW2
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NFS personnel unloading luggage, St Pancras, WW2
NFS personnel helping to unload luggage from buses onto trolleys outside St Pancras railway station, 14 July 1944, as part of an evacuation exercise during a period of bombing. Date: 1944
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Media ID 14158456
© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library
1944 Bombing Buses Evacuation Helping Load Loading Luggage Pancras Personnel Raid Suitcase Suitcases Trolley Trolleys Unload Firefighter Firefighters Firefighting Fireman Firemen
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our latest addition to the Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints collection. This evocative image captures the spirit of resilience and community during wartime, as NFS personnel assist in the unloading of luggage at St Pancras railway station in 1944. Amidst the chaos of bombing raids, the everyday tasks of life continued, and this poignant scene serves as a reminder of the strength and determination of the human spirit. Bring this historical moment into your home or office with our high-quality fine art print, expertly sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online.
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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 34.2cm (21" x 13.5")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment during the height of World War II, as members of the National Fire Service (NFS) assist in the unloading of luggage from buses onto trolleys outside St Pancras railway station on 14 July 1944. Amidst the backdrop of London's wartime landscape, the NFS personnel, dressed in their distinctive uniforms, work diligently to help evacuate civilians during a bombing evacuation exercise. The buses, parked along the road, are filled to the brim with suitcases and belongings, as people prepare to leave their homes in search of safety. The trolleys, piled high with luggage, are ready to be transported to the trains, providing essential assistance in the movement of people and their belongings during this period of uncertainty and upheaval. This poignant image offers a glimpse into the daily life of Londoners during the war, as they banded together to support one another and face the challenges of the 2nd World Front head-on.
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