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Wartime House Party, Cliveden
Wartime House Party, Cliveden, Taplow, Buckinghamshire. Photographs of Cliveden House, and Viscount and Viscountess Astor with child evacuees, with cine camera and playing games. Date: 1939
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Media ID 32251174
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Astor Buckinghamshire Camera Cine Cliveden Effort Evacuees Taplow Viscount Viscountess Games
12"x8" (30x20cm) Photo Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse Photographic Print of "Wartime House Party, Cliveden" by ILN - Consolidated Archive Holdings Ltd from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image transports you to 1939, as Viscount and Viscountess Astor host a house party at Cliveden in Buckinghamshire. Amidst the backdrop of the impending war, children evacuees join in the festivities, playing games and even operating a cine camera. This print is a unique piece of history, perfect for adding character and charm to any living space.
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Estimated Product Size is 21.2cm x 31.4cm (8.3" x 12.4")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
"This evocative photograph captures the spirit of resilience and community during wartime England, as depicted in a 1939 image of a house party at Cliveden House in Taplow, Buckinghamshire. The grand estate, owned by Viscount and Viscountess Astor, became a refuge for child evacuees during World War II. In this scene, the Astors are seen engaging in playful activities with the children, using a cine camera to document their joyful moments. The house party, a rare moment of levity amidst the chaos of the war, represents the collective effort to provide comfort and happiness to those affected by the conflict. The 1930s image, taken during the early years of World War II, offers a poignant reminder of the importance of unity and hope during times of adversity." This photograph, taken in 1939 at Cliveden House in Taplow, Buckinghamshire, presents a unique snapshot of the wartime spirit. The grand estate, owned by Viscount and Viscountess Astor, became a temporary refuge for child evacuees during World War II. In this image, the Astors are seen interacting with the children, playing games and using a cine camera to capture their joyful moments. The house party, a rare moment of levity amidst the chaos of war, symbolizes the collective effort to provide comfort and happiness to those affected by the conflict. The photograph, taken during the early years of the war, offers a poignant reminder of the importance of unity and hope during times of adversity. The 1930s image, which is part of the Consolidated Archive Holdings Ltd collection from Mary Evans Prints Online, provides a glimpse into the past and the resilience of the human spirit during challenging times.
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