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Framed Print : Hawksley Avenue, Hillsborough, air raid damage, 1940
Framed Photos from Sheffield City Archives
Hawksley Avenue, Hillsborough, air raid damage, 1940
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: s00993
Sheffield City Archives and Local Studies Library has an unrivalled collection of images of Sheffield, England
Media ID 14033480
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Hillsborough Second World War Sheffield World War Ii World War Two Yorkshire Air Raid Damage
21.5"x17.5" (55x44cm) Premium Frame
Step back in time with our stunning Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring an evocative image of Hawksley Avenue in Hillsborough, Sheffield, during the aftermath of an air raid in 1940. This historical photograph, sourced from Sheffield City Archives (s00993), offers a poignant glimpse into the past and makes for a captivating conversation starter. Our Framed Prints are meticulously crafted to preserve the authenticity and detail of the original image, and the high-quality frame adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to any room. Bring a piece of Sheffield's rich history into your home or office with this unique and intriguing Framed Print from Media Storehouse.
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 54.6cm x 44.4cm (21.5" x 17.5")
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 poignant print captures the devastating aftermath of an air raid on Hawksley Avenue in Hillsborough during the tumultuous year of 1940. The image, sourced from Sheffield Libraries' extensive collection and preserved by Sheffield City Archives, serves as a powerful reminder of the impact World War II had on Yorkshire's largest city. The scene depicted is one of utter destruction and desolation. Jagged remnants of buildings stand like skeletal remains against a backdrop of smoke-filled skies. Piles of rubble and debris litter the streets, bearing witness to the havoc wreaked upon this once-thriving neighborhood. In this snapshot frozen in time, we glimpse into the lives forever altered by war. Each crumbling brick tells a story; each shattered windowpane echoes with loss. Yet amidst this devastation, there is also resilience and hope. Amidst the ruins, signs emerge that speak to humanity's indomitable spirit - neighbors helping neighbors clear away wreckage or salvage what little they can. As we reflect upon this haunting photograph, let us remember those who lived through these dark times and honor their strength in rebuilding their communities from ashes. May it serve as a testament to our shared history and remind us never to forget the sacrifices made during those long years when war ravaged our world.
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