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Metal Print : Wilberforce Street, Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa
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Wilberforce Street, Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa
Wilberforce Street, Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa Date: circa 1930s
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14409404
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Freetown Leone Oct16 Sierra Wilberforce
14"x11" (28x35cm) Metal Print
Bring the historic charm of Wilberforce Street in Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa into your home with our stunning Metal Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online and dating back to the circa 1930s, showcases the rich cultural heritage of this vibrant West African city. Our high-quality Metal Prints are not only eye-catching but also durable, ensuring your photographic memory of Wilberforce Street remains a conversation starter for years to come. Order yours today and add a touch of global history to your living space.
Our Metal Prints feature rounded corners and rear fixings for easy wall mounting. Images are directly printed onto a lightweight, high quality 5mm thick, durable metallic surface for a vivid and vibrant finish. Available in 2 sizes, 28x35cm (14x11) and 50x40cm (20x16). The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 23cm (14" x 9.1")
Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) 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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