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Poster Print : British schoolchildren practicing putting on their gas masks, World War II, 1939-1945 (b / w photo)
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British schoolchildren practicing putting on their gas masks, World War II, 1939-1945 (b / w photo)
6015158 British schoolchildren practicing putting on their gas masks, World War II, 1939-1945 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British schoolchildren practicing putting on their gas masks, World War II, 1939-1945. Illustration from The Second Great War, A Standard History, Volume Five (The Waverley Book Company Ltd in association with The Amalgamated Press Ltd, London, c1946).); © Look and Learn
Media ID 23286338
© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images
1940 1949 19401949 1940s Chemical Warfare Civil Defence Classroom Desks Forties Gas Masks Home Front Nineteen Forties Practice Precautions Pupils Putting On Schoolchildren Second World War The Forties Training Wartime World War 2 World War Ii World War Two Wwii
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with this evocative black and white image from the Media Storehouse collection. Witness a poignant moment of history as British schoolchildren diligently practice putting on their gas masks during the tumultuous years of World War II, 1939-1945. Captured by an English photographer, this timeless photograph from Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder is a powerful reminder of the resilience and determination of a generation. Add this historic print to your collection and bring a piece of the past into your home or office.
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Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
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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This print captures a poignant moment in British history during World War II. The image shows a group of schoolchildren diligently practicing how to put on their gas masks, an essential precaution during the war years. Taken by an English photographer in the 1940s, this snapshot offers a glimpse into the daily lives of children living through one of the most challenging periods in modern history. The classroom setting is filled with rows of desks, where young pupils eagerly follow their teacher's instructions. Their serious expressions reveal both determination and innocence as they learn how to protect themselves from potential chemical warfare attacks. This scene represents the resilience and adaptability that defined life on the home front during wartime. The photograph serves as a reminder of the immense sacrifices made by ordinary people, even children, who were thrust into extraordinary circumstances. It symbolizes not only their courage but also highlights the importance of education and preparedness in times of crisis. Preserved within a private collection, this powerful image has become an enduring testament to British fortitude and unity during World War II. As we look back at this piece of history captured through lens and paper, it serves as a solemn reminder never to forget those who endured such hardships for future generations' freedom.
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