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LFB and the Blitz - Queen Victoria Street
The moment that an unsupported front wall of a building, severely damaged by fire, dramatically collapsed into the street. The picture is credited to the Metropolitan Police photographic service although it was widely used in London Fire Brigade coverage of the Blitz in London. The fire was the result of a heavy bombing raid the night before
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Media ID 7638059
© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library
1941 Blitz Bomb Bombed Bombing Collapse Collapsed Collapsing Damage Damaged Falling Heavy Moment Raid Rubble Firefighting
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Introducing the poignant and historic "LFB and the Blitz - Queen Victoria Street" greeting card from Media Storehouse. This captivating design, sourced from the London Fire Brigade and Mary Evans Picture Library via Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to the heart of the Blitz. Witness the dramatic moment of an unsupported front wall collapsing into the street, a powerful reminder of London's resilience during the Second World War. Perfect for those with a deep appreciation for history or London's rich past, this evocative greeting card is a unique and thoughtful gift for any occasion. The high-quality print brings the past to life, making it a cherished keepsake for years to come. Send a piece of history with every message.
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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This evocative photograph captures the devastating impact of the Blitz on London during World War II. The unsupported front wall of a building, severely damaged by fire from a heavy bombing raid the night before, dramatically collapses into Queen Victoria Street. The moment was captured by the Metropolitan Police photographic service and widely used in London Fire Brigade coverage of the Blitz. The wall's collapse was just one of many incidents during the air war that devastated the city and displaced thousands of people from their homes. The image shows the world in ruins, with the fallen wall creating a sea of rubble and debris in the street. The London Fire Brigade worked tirelessly to put out fires and rescue those trapped in the wreckage. The 1940s were a time of great hardship and uncertainty, with London under constant threat from the air raids. This powerful photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the destruction and chaos that marked the wartime city. The image, credited to the Metropolitan Police photographic service, is from the London Fire Brigade archives and is part of the extensive collection of historical photographs at Mary Evans Picture Library.
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