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Wartime London
May 1941: The interior of Westminster Abbey after a German bombing raid. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
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Topical Press Agency
Media ID 11295072
1940 1949 Abbey Air Attack Bomb Damage Bombing Damage Home Davis Debris Destruction England Black German Culture H F Davis Home Front London Blitz Stealing Westminster Abbey World War Ii Place Of Worship
21.5"x17.5" (55x44cm) Premium Frame
Step back in time with our Wartime London Framed Print from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Storehouse. This powerful and poignant image, captured by the Topical Press Agency in May 1941, depicts the aftermath of a German bombing raid on Westminster Abbey. The intricately detailed Gothic architecture is starkly contrasted against the destruction wrought by the blast. This historical piece is a must-have for history enthusiasts and art collectors alike, and is expertly framed to preserve its beauty and authenticity for generations to come.
Framed and mounted 17x12 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 21.5x17.5 inches (546x444mm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 41.8cm x 41.8cm (16.5" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 44.4cm x 54.6cm (17.5" x 21.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
War's Devastating Touch: The Resilience of Westminster Abbey". This haunting black and white portrait captures the aftermath of a German bombing raid during World War II in May 1941. The interior of Westminster Abbey, an iconic symbol of British history and spirituality, lies in ruins as debris litters the once hallowed halls. The destructive power unleashed by the Blitz bomb is evident in every corner, with shattered stained glass windows and fallen masonry serving as painful reminders of the horrors endured by Londoners. In this poignant image captured by H. F. Davis and J. A. Hampton for Topical Press Agency, we witness not only the physical destruction but also the indomitable spirit that emerged from amidst these ruins. Despite being stripped bare of its grandeur, Westminster Abbey stands tall as a testament to resilience and hope. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder that even in times of great adversity, places like Westminster Abbey hold immense cultural significance and remain sacred spaces where communities find solace and strength. It encapsulates both loss and determination—reminding us that amidst chaos, faith endures. As we reflect on this historic moment frozen in time, let us honor those who faced unimaginable challenges during World War II while cherishing our shared humanity—a reminder that even amid destruction, beauty can emerge from ashes.
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