Waring & Gillows premises during peace week 1919
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Waring & Gillows premises during peace week 1919
Waring & Gillow, furniture store in Oxford Street, London. Decorated with a blaze of colour, flags of victorious nations, bunting and flowers with a sign emblazoned in golden letters on a white background with the word PAX. In the centre the Union Jack within a wreath of laurel and words above Right has Triumphed Over Might. Date: August 1919
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Bunting Gillow Jack Oxford Peace Store Waring Week 1919 Furniture
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In the heart of Oxford Street, London, during the peaceful August days of 1919, Waring & Gillows furniture store proudly displayed its decorations for Peace Week. The exterior of the store was transformed into a vibrant and joyful celebration of the end of the First World War. The premises were adorned with a blaze of colour, as flags of the victorious nations fluttered in the breeze. Bunting hung from the roof and windows, and flowers filled the air with their sweet fragrance. At the centre of this visual feast stood a large sign, emblazoned in golden letters on a white background. The word "PAX" was prominently displayed, symbolizing the desire for peace and tranquility that had been longed for during the tumultuous years of war. Above the "PAX" sign, the Union Jack was proudly displayed within a wreath of laurel. The words "Right has Triumphed Over Might" were inscribed above, a powerful reminder of the strength and resilience that had carried the world through the darkest of times. The people of London passed by, their faces reflecting a mix of awe and joy as they took in the sight of Waring & Gillows' Peace Week decorations. The store's transformation into a symbol of hope and renewal was a testament to the power of community and the enduring spirit of humanity. As the sun began to set on another day in August 1919, the flags continued to wave, the bunting rustled gently in the evening breeze, and the memory of the war seemed to fade away, replaced by the promise of a brighter future.
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