Pictorial SUSSEX Map 1945 Ernest Clegg Chichester Brighton Hastings

A wonderful piece commissioned to commemorate World War II and to mark the importance that agriculture, industry and the role that women played on the home front in securing that victory. The proud towns and cities of Sussex - Chichester, Eastbourne, Lewes, Hastings and many others. A Canadian emblem signifies the important defensive role that Canadian troops, especially the 1st Army, played around the Sussex coast. The Canadians manned the coastal defences at Newhaven and Worthing and indeed the whole of Sussex was used as a training ground as the war shifted in preparation for D Day.

The map details towns, larger villages, rivers and the industrial and agricultural products produced within those areas. It gives special mention to the role of the Women's Institute and the importance of British farms along with excerpts of Winston Churchill's speeches.

This vibrant work brings to life part of our recent history and is a masterpiece of it's kind. This classic piece would look stunning mounted and would form a centrepiece of any room.

This print is produced on premium heavyweight 230 gsm paper and uses the finest quality inks that will not fade or smudge.

Features:
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• The Crest of Sussex featuring the six martlets
• An excerpt from one of Churchill's most famous speeches "this was their finest hour"
• A vignette of the See of Chichester
• The Women's Land Army crest
• A detailed geographical representation West and East Sussex