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Fine Art Print : WW2 - Home Front - Schoolchildren in Chelsea, London take part in a paper-salvage campaign
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WW2 - Home Front - Schoolchildren in Chelsea, London take part in a paper-salvage campaign
WW2 - Home Front - Schoolchildren in Chelsea, London take part in a paper-salvage campaign, carrying a total of two tonnes of paper from their school in Glebe Place to the Kings Road. The paper was pulped for the war effort Date: 1941
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1941 Campaign Chelsea Civilian Collecting Kings Pupils Queue Queuing Salvaging Schoolchildren Tasks Vital Pulping
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring an evocative image of WW2's Home Front. Witness the determination and resilience of schoolchildren in Chelsea, London as they carry two tonnes of paper from their school to the Kings Road for a paper-salvage campaign. This powerful photograph, rights managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and community spirit during wartime. Add this inspiring piece to your home or office decor and let the history come alive.
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 36.4cm x 50.8cm (14.3" 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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This evocative photograph captures the spirit of the Home Front during World War II as schoolchildren in Chelsea, London, take part in a paper-salvage campaign in 1941. The image shows a long queue of pupils, each carrying armfuls of paper, making their way from their school in Glebe Place towards the Kings Road. The paper, amounting to a total of two tonnes, was collected for the war effort and would be pulped to produce much-needed raw materials for the production of essential items such as ammunition, uniforms, and other military supplies. The children, dressed in their school uniforms, are seen queuing up on the pavement, their faces expressing a sense of determination and duty. A van is parked nearby, ready to transport the collected paper to the pulping station. The scene is a testament to the vital civilian tasks that were carried out on the Home Front, with every effort being made to contribute to the war effort in any way possible. The paper-salvage campaign was just one of many initiatives that were implemented during the war to conserve resources and reduce waste. With rationing and shortages becoming a daily reality, the people of Britain were encouraged to recycle and reuse as much as possible. This photograph offers a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and resilience of the civilian population during World War II and the important role they played in supporting the war effort from the Home Front.
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