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Framed Print : Extract from La Domenica del Corriere (Sunday Courier), 22 Dec 1940, illustrating the Sheffield blitz
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Extract from La Domenica del Corriere (Sunday Courier), 22 Dec 1940, illustrating the Sheffield blitz
Anche Sheffield coventrizzata la citta di Sheffield situate nella regione del Midland ha mezzo millione d?abitanti ed e centro famoso per le sue acciaierie gil alti forni, le fabbriche di munizioni e di ogni altra sorta di material bellico. Tutto il complesso di questi stablilimenti ha subito, in una note, la sorte di quelli di Coventry, di Birmingham, di Southampton, di Bristol...Translation: Even Sheffield. Sheffield city, located in the Midland region, has half a million inhabitants and is famous for its steel mills, overseas factories, ammunition factories and all sorts of war material. All of these have experienced the same fate as those in Coventry, Birmingham, Southampton, Bristol...At the time of publication Italy and Britain were at war.Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library: MP 1868 L
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Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse Framed Prints, featuring an evocative image from the past. This captivating piece is taken from the December 22, 1940, edition of La Domenica del Corriere (Sunday Courier), showcasing the Sheffield Blitz. Known as the 'Steel City' with a population of over half a million, Sheffield in the Midlands was renowned for its steel industries and towering furnaces. Our museum-quality framed print brings this piece of history right into your home, preserving the rich narrative of the past for generations to come.
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This print from La Domenica del Corriere, dated 22 Dec 1940, depicts the devastating aftermath of the Sheffield blitz. The city of Sheffield, situated in the Midland region and boasting a population of half a million people, was renowned for its steel mills, ammunition factories, and other war-related industries. However, just like Coventry, Birmingham, Southampton, Bristol and many others at that time during Italy and Britain's war conflict - Sheffield too fell victim to relentless bombings. The image captures the grim reality faced by the inhabitants as they survey their once-thriving city reduced to rubble. The destruction is evident; buildings lay in ruins while plumes of smoke still linger in the air. This haunting visual serves as a poignant reminder of the immense toll that war takes on innocent lives and thriving communities. Preserved within Sheffield Local Studies Library at MP 1868 L), this historical artifact offers a glimpse into one of the darkest chapters in Sheffield's history. It stands as a testament to both human resilience and tragedy alike. As we reflect upon this photograph print today, it serves as an important reminder not only to honor those who endured such hardships but also to strive for peace so that no future generation will have to witness scenes like these again.
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