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Picture shows the Ye Olde Wellington Inn in Market Place, Manchester
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Picture shows the Ye Olde Wellington Inn in Market Place, Manchester
Picture shows the Ye Olde Wellington Inn in Market Place, Manchester, advertising Cornbrook Ale, brewed in Manchester.
Picture caption does not say Manchester, or anywhere, only Market Place. Mirrorpix have established Manchester due to the name of the pub and where the ale is sells in brewed.
Picture taken circa 23rd December 1940
Staff
Kemsley
Mirrorpix
Manchester
England
Media ID 21890524
© Mirrorpix
1940 Blitz Damage Manchester Public House Air Raid
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This print takes us back to the bustling Market Place in Manchester during the early 1940s. Standing proudly amidst the chaos of war, we see Ye Olde Wellington Inn, a historic pub that has become an emblem of resilience for this city. The pub's weathered facade showcases an advertisement for Cornbrook Ale, a locally brewed beer that was undoubtedly cherished by many patrons seeking solace from the hardships of wartime. The picture captures a moment frozen in time, just days before Christmas in 1940. It serves as a poignant reminder of the indomitable spirit exhibited by both residents and businesses during World War II. Although not explicitly mentioned in the caption, it is evident that this photograph was taken against the backdrop of significant destruction caused by air raids. As we gaze at this snapshot from history, we are transported to an era where every corner bore witness to conflict and damage. Yet even amidst such adversity, life carried on within these walls – conversations were had, laughter echoed through its rooms, and friendships were forged over pints of Cornbrook Ale. This evocative image stands as a testament to Manchester's unwavering strength during one of its darkest periods. It reminds us that even amid turmoil and uncertainty, places like Ye Olde Wellington Inn provided much-needed respite and camaraderie for those enduring the trials of war on the home front.
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