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Rescue Workers playing basketball at a Depot
Rescue Workers playing basketball at a Depot. Date: circa 1942
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Media ID 23395144
© The John Hinde Archive / Stephen Bourne / Mary Evans
Defence Depot Hinde Home Front Homefront Rescue Basketball
21.5"x17.5" (55x44cm) Premium Frame
Bring a unique blend of history and sports spirit into your home or office with our Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Picture Library, depicts rescue workers taking a brief moment of respite during the challenging times of circa 1942. Engaged in a friendly game of basketball at a depot, their playful energy and camaraderie shine through. Add this inspiring piece to your collection and let the story it tells continue to unfold in your space.
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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Rescue Workers Play Basketball at a Depot: A Moment of Relief Amidst the Chaos of WWII (circa 1942) Amidst the backdrop of the relentless chaos and intensity of World War II, a moment of respite and camaraderie unfolds at a depot. In this evocative photograph by renowned British photojournalist John Hinde, rescue workers are seen engaged in a spirited game of basketball. The image, captured in the early 1940s, offers a poignant glimpse into the lives of those who dedicated themselves to the vital work of the civil defense during this tumultuous period. The scene is set against the backdrop of a bustling depot, with various vehicles and equipment scattered around, a testament to the constant activity and urgency. Yet, for a brief moment, the focus shifts to the simple pleasure of a friendly basketball game. The workers, dressed in their uniforms, display a sense of focus and determination as they play, their expressions reflecting a mix of concentration and enjoyment. This photograph, titled "Rescue Workers Playing Basketball at a Depot," is a poignant reminder of the human spirit's ability to find moments of joy and connection, even in the most challenging of circumstances. The image encapsulates the spirit of the home front during WWII, where individuals from all walks of life came together to support the war effort while maintaining a semblance of normalcy in their daily lives. John Hinde, a prolific photographer of the era, expertly captured the essence of this moment, providing us with an enduring image that transports us back in time and offers a unique perspective on the wartime experience.
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