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Photograph referenced as INF 2/44/2876. "London celebrates VE-Day." Photograph shows:"Some...

Catalogue reference: INF 2/44/651

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This record is about the Photograph referenced as INF 2/44/2876. "London celebrates VE-Day." Photograph shows:"Some... dating from 1945 in the series Ministry of Information and Central Office of Information: Guard Books and Related.... It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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Reference

INF 2/44/651

Date

1945

Description

Photograph referenced as INF 2/44/2876.

"London celebrates VE-Day."

Photograph shows:"Some of the great crowds which thronged the heart of London on VE-Day seem in Whitehall. The Cenotaph is on the right and the beflagged Ministry of Health building, from the balcony of which the Prime Minister spoke, is on the left."

British Official Photograph. Monochrome print from colour negative. Publicity statement on reverse.

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Former reference

TR 2876

Legal status

Public Record(s)

Physical description

1 photograph(s)

Dimensions

11cm x 17cm

Closure status

Open Document, Open Description

Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C9214393/

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INF 2

Ministry of Information and Central Office of Information: Guard Books and Related...

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This record is held at The National Archives, Kew

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Within the series: INF 2

Ministry of Information and Central Office of Information: Guard Books and Related...

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Within the piece: INF 2/44

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