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The Blitz: A Civil Defence Firefighter before St Paul's Cathedral, London 1940

c. 1940

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To see our other World War Two art, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this seller." The Blitz: A Civil Defence Firefighter In Action before St Paul's Cathedral with Search Lights and Stretcher Bearers Charcoal c. 1940 30x24cm A World War II Civil Defence firefighter, with 'CD' armband operates a fire hose as stretcher bearers work behind him, St Paul's cathedral being illuminated by searchlights. A typical night-time scene from London during the 1940 Blitz.
  • Creation Year:
    c. 1940
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU79532466693

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