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Waiting For News
12th May 1926: A crowd waiting for news about the end of the general strike outside the London office of the Sheffield Telegraph. (Photo by E. Bacon/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
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E. Bacon
Media ID 18361073
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Add a touch of history and nostalgia to your greetings with Media Storehouse's Waiting For News card from Fine Art Storehouse. This captivating image, taken by E. Bacon in 1926, depicts a crowd eagerly awaiting news about the end of the general strike outside the London office of the Sheffield Telegraph. The black-and-white photograph, sourced from the Topical Press Agency, transports us back in time and makes for a thought-provoking and unique greeting. Perfect for those who appreciate history and the power of a powerful image.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
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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Waiting For News - A Glimpse into the Anxious Atmosphere of 1926 London
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. This photograph, captured by E. Bacon on May 12th, 1926, transports us back to a pivotal moment in British history. The image depicts a crowd anxiously gathered outside the London office of the Sheffield Telegraph, eagerly awaiting updates on the end of the general strike that had gripped the nation. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness a diverse group of individuals huddled together with bated breath. Their faces etched with worry and anticipation tell tales of uncertainty and hope. Men in bowler hats stand alongside women clutching their handbags tightly; workers from various trades intermingle with curious passersby who have been drawn to this historic scene. The composition's stark monochrome palette adds an air of solemnity and seriousness to this powerful tableau. Each figure seems suspended in time as they lean towards one another or peer intently at something beyond our view - perhaps searching for any signs or whispers that might bring news about the resolution of this nationwide industrial dispute. Emanating from this photograph is not only a sense of collective anxiety but also resilience and unity amidst adversity. It serves as a poignant reminder that even during times of great turmoil, communities come together seeking solace in shared experiences. As we gaze upon "Waiting For News" we are transported back to an era when newspapers were lifelines connecting people across vast distances – delivering information capable
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