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Wilberforce Street, Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa
Wilberforce Street, Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa Date: circa 1930s
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Media ID 14409404
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Freetown Leone Oct16 Sierra Wilberforce
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Add a touch of history and culture to your greetings with our exquisite card from the Media Storehouse range. Featuring a captivating image of Wilberforce Street in Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa, circa 1930s, this card brings a piece of the vibrant past right to your doorstep. Rights Managed through Mary Evans Prints Online, this card is not just a greeting, but a journey through time. Perfect for special occasions or just to brighten someone's day, this card is sure to leave a lasting impression.
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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 12.5cm x 15.9cm (4.9" x 6.3")
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 portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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1. Title: "Wilberforce Street, Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa - A Snapshot of Daily Life in the 1930s" This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the bustling atmosphere of Wilberforce Street in Freetown, the vibrant capital city of Sierra Leone, West Africa. Dating back to the 1930s, this image offers a rare glimpse into the daily life of this historic community, which was founded in the late 18th century as a sanctuary for freed slaves from the Caribbean and the Americas. The photograph reveals a lively scene filled with people going about their business, children playing, and vendors selling their wares. The narrow, cobblestone street is lined with low-slung buildings, many of which display the distinctive red-tiled roofs that are characteristic of Freetown's architecture. In the foreground, a man in European-style clothing, possibly a government official or a businessman, is seen engaging in a conversation with a local resident. The presence of the Union Jack flag flying above the buildings is a reminder of Sierra Leone's colonial past, which lasted from 1808 to 1961. Despite the challenges of colonial rule, the people of Freetown managed to maintain their unique cultural identity and resilience, as evidenced by the diverse mix of African, European, and Caribbean influences visible in this photograph. The image also showcases the rich textures and patterns of West African fabrics, with several people wearing colorful, intricately designed garments. The vibrant market scene in the background further underscores the vital role that trade and commerce played in the lives of the residents of Wilberforce Street and Freetown as a whole. This photograph serves as an invaluable historical record of a pivotal time in the history of Sierra Leone and its people, providing a window into the past that continues to inspire and captivate viewers today.
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