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Greetings Card : Coventry Evening Telegraph readers queue at the Hertford Street offices of the paper
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Coventry Evening Telegraph readers queue at the Hertford Street offices of the paper
Coventry Evening Telegraph readers queue at the Hertford Street offices of the paper, to read the German surrender news in the window.
3pm, 7th May 1945
Coventry Telegraph Archive
Mirrorpix
Coventry
West Midlands
England
Media ID 21346121
© Mirrorpix
Coventry Newspaper Ve Day World War 2
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step back in time with our Coventry Evening Telegraph Greetings Cards from Media Storehouse. This nostalgic design features a memorable moment captured in history, as readers eagerly queue outside the Hertford Street offices to read the long-awaited German surrender news in the window on May 7, 1945. Add a personal touch to your message with this unique, vintage-inspired card from Memory Lane Prints. Perfect for anniversaries, milestones, or just to brighten someone's day, our Coventry Evening Telegraph Greetings Cards are sure to transport your recipient back in time.
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 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the historic moment of May 7th, 1945. Coventry Evening Telegraph readers can be seen patiently queuing outside the Hertford Street offices of the paper, eagerly awaiting news of the German surrender. The atmosphere is charged with anticipation and excitement as people gather around the window, hoping to catch a glimpse of the headline that will mark a turning point in World War II. The image captures a snapshot of unity and resilience in Coventry during those tumultuous times. Despite enduring heavy bombings just a few years earlier, which devastated their city and claimed countless lives, these determined individuals demonstrate an unwavering spirit by seeking out firsthand information about VE Day. As we delve into this poignant scene from the past, it serves as a reminder of how newspapers played an essential role in disseminating news before digital media took over. The power of printed words was tangible here; it brought communities together and provided solace amidst uncertainty. Mirrorpix has expertly preserved this slice of history for us to reflect upon today. Through this evocative photograph, we are reminded not only of our collective past but also of our shared humanity – our desire for knowledge and connection even in times when hope seemed scarce.
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