Vintage SOMERSET Map, 1947, Ernest Clegg - Taunton, Bath, Wells

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. Ernest Bevin MP, who was born in Winsford, Somerset served as the Minister of Labour and National Service during World War 2. The Headquarters of the V Corps, US Army was based at Norton Manor near Taunton

This 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 Land Army and the importance of British farms along with excerpts of Winston Churchill's speeches.

This piece is highly sought-after work and is sure to form an interesting conversation piece to any living room. This piece looks stunning mounted as shown in either our A2 or 20x16 inch framed editions.

Features:
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• Vignettes of Roman Baths and Wells cathedral
• A detailed geographical representation of the landscape, rivers and production of Somerset
• An extract from Churchill's 'Blood, Toil, Tears and Sweat' speech
• A vignette of the Cheddar Gorge
• The Women's Land Army crest
• Warships depicted in the Bristol Channel