Fine Art Print : VE Day 1945
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VE Day 1945
VE Day 1945 Date: 1945
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Media ID 14192818
© BPEOSA/BPE Archive Image Collection / Mary Evans
1945 Archive Bedford Bpeosa College Physical Pupil Pupils Student Students
10"x8" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
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 Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
VE Day 1945: A Momentous Day in History Captured at a College Physical Education Class This evocative photograph, taken on VE Day, May 8, 1945, captures a moment of jubilation and relief among students and pupils at a college physical education class. The day marked the end of the European phase of World War II, and the news of Germany's unconditional surrender had reached Britain, bringing immense joy and celebration to the nation. The image, from the archives, shows students and pupils gathered around a radio, their faces filled with excitement and anticipation as they listen to the broadcast announcing the end of the war in Europe. The scene is reminiscent of the collective euphoria that swept across the country, with people coming together to celebrate the long-awaited victory. The physical education class, held outdoors, provides a fitting backdrop to the image. The students, dressed in their gym uniforms, are engaged in a moment of respite from their studies, their usual routine momentarily forgotten as they join in the national celebration. The scene is a poignant reminder of the interruption that the war had caused in people's lives and the sense of unity and camaraderie that emerged from the shared experience. The photograph is a testament to the historical significance of VE Day and the impact it had on people's lives, both in the moment and in the years that followed. It is a powerful reminder of the importance of remembering and preserving history, and of the role that education plays in shaping our understanding of the past.
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