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Salvage workers sort through the damaged band instruments at the Cafe de Paris following
Salvage workers sort through the damaged band instruments at the Cafe de Paris following two 50K landmines which fell through the Rialto roof straight onto the Caf dance floor. Eighty people were killed, including Ken Snakehips Johnston who was performing onstage at the time. March 9th 1941 watscan - - 12/05/2010 - -
Staff
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
Greater London
England
Media ID 21662305
© Mirrorpix
Blitz Front Guitar Uniform Wreckage
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Bring a piece of history into your home with our Framed Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the poignant image of salvage workers sorting through the damaged band instruments at the Cafe de Paris. This powerful photograph, captured by the staff at Memory Lane Prints, tells the story of resilience and survival, as the Cafe de Paris recovers from the devastating impact of two 50K landmines that fell through the Rialto roof and landed on the dance floor. Each print comes expertly framed, preserving the rich details of this evocative image for years to come.
Framed and mounted 9x7 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 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). 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 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 34cm x 29.2cm (13.4" x 11.5")
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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This haunting print captures the aftermath of a devastating event at the Cafe de Paris during World War II. Salvage workers can be seen meticulously sorting through the wreckage of band instruments, which were damaged when two 50K landmines fell through the Rialto roof and onto the dance floor. The sheer destruction is evident as debris surrounds them, serving as a somber reminder of the tragedy that unfolded on March 9th, 1941. The impact was not only felt in terms of physical damage but also in human lives lost. Amongst those who perished was Ken Snakehips Johnston, an esteemed performer who tragically met his end while onstage. Eighty individuals lost their lives that fateful day, forever etching this incident into history. In this snapshot from the 1940s, we witness a moment frozen in time amidst war-torn London. The man in uniform stands amidst the wreckage, symbolizing resilience and determination even amid chaos. The guitar lying among ruins serves as a poignant symbol of interrupted melodies and shattered dreams. As we gaze upon this image today, it serves as a powerful reminder of both the horrors endured during World War II and our collective duty to remember those affected by such tragedies. This photograph encapsulates not only loss but also resilience—a testament to humanity's ability to rebuild even from its darkest moments.
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