Framed Print > Europe > United Kingdom > England > London > Sights > Regents Park
Framed Print : Christmas parcels for the trenches 1916
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
Christmas parcels for the trenches 1916
Army Post Office in Regents Park, was receiving a rate of half a million parcels for Christmas a day for the soldiers in the trenches. When this photgrpah was taken there was over 1, 600, 00 parcels in the hand for delivery before Christmas. Date: 1916
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14113726
© Mary Evans Picture Library
Communication Departure Despatch Homefront Letters Mail Office Parcels Rooms Delivery Despatching Postoffice
A2 Premium Frame with A3 Poster
Introducing the evocative "Christmas parcels for the trenches 1916" print from our Media Storehouse Framed Prints collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Prints Online. This poignant image captures the spirit of the holiday season during wartime, as the Army Post Office in Regent's Park prepared for the influx of over half a million parcels each day to be sent to soldiers in the trenches. Add this historic print to your home or office décor and let the story of Christmas in the trenches live on. Our high-quality framed prints are meticulously crafted to preserve the rich details and vibrant colors of the original image, ensuring a beautiful and timeless addition to your space. Order yours today and be a part of history.
Premium Paradise Wooden Range A2 Premium Poster Frame (62x45cm) with A3 Poster (42x30cm) and mounted behind a white matt board to make your photo really stand out. FSC Certified and Rainforest Alliance Certified for environmental, social, and economic sustainably. High transparency tempered glass window with a smooth finished frame. Great for filling empty walls, decorating blank spaces, or creating eye-catching gallery walls. Frames arrive ready to hang. Sent with secure, protective packaging. Smooth wooden veneer mimics the real wood look and feel with ultra-durable scratch resistance tempered glass.
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.4cm x 40.4cm (15.9" x 15.9")
Estimated Product Size is 44.6cm x 62cm (17.6" x 24.4")
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.
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Related Images
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Sights
> Regents Park
> Historic
> World War I and II
> Historical events
> Historic
> World War I and II
> Soldiers
> Special Days
> Christmas
> Related Images
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the bustling scene at the Army Post Office in Regent's Park, London during the Christmas season of 1916. Amidst the backdrop of the First World War, the post office was working tirelessly to ensure that half a million parcels reached the soldiers in the trenches before the holiday. In this moment, over 1,600,000 parcels were ready for despatch, filling the room with a sense of urgency and hope. The Army Post Office played a crucial role in maintaining communication between the soldiers and their loved ones on the homefront. Letters and parcels were a precious link to the outside world, providing comfort and morale boosts to those serving in the trenches. The parcels contained essential items, as well as small luxuries and reminders of home, making each delivery a significant gesture of support. The photograph shows a team of dedicated workers sorting and preparing the parcels for despatch. The room is filled with stacks of packages, each one carefully labelled with a soldier's name and address. The atmosphere is one of focused determination, as the team works to ensure that every parcel reaches its intended recipient in time for Christmas. This photograph offers a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War and the vital role that communication played in maintaining the morale of the troops. The scene in the Army Post Office in Regent's Park stands as a testament to the enduring power of human connection, even in the most challenging of circumstances.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
