Social Gathering Outside Former British Embassy, Budapest, 1945

In 1945 Budapest, a group of ten people gather outdoors at the former British embassy, amidst the ruins of the Erdődy-Hatvany Palace. The scene reflects social warmth contrasted with the backdrop of significant architectural decay, featuring exposed walls and broken windows. The individuals enjoy refreshments, dressed in post-war attire, highlighting a spirit of camaraderie.

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FORTEPAN / Archiv für Zeitgeschichte ETH Zürich / Agnes Hirschi
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In 1945 Budapest, a group of ten people gather outdoors at the former British embassy, amidst the ruins of the Erdődy-Hatvany Palace. The scene reflects social warmth contrasted with the backdrop of significant architectural decay, featuring exposed walls and broken windows. The individuals enjoy refreshments, dressed in post-war attire, highlighting a spirit of camaraderie.
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Social Gathering Outside Former British Embassy, Budapest, 1945
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Táncsics Mihály (Verbőczy) utca 1., a korábbi brit követség kerje, jobbra Carl Lutz svájci diplomata. Háttérben jobbra a romos Erdődy-Hatvany palota.
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In 1945 Budapest, a group of ten people gather outdoors at the former British embassy, amidst the ruins of the Erdődy-Hatvany Palace. The scene reflects social warmth contrasted with the backdrop of significant architectural decay, featuring exposed walls and broken windows. The individuals enjoy refreshments, dressed in post-war attire, highlighting a spirit of camaraderie.
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1945
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Hungary
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Budapest I.
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Archiv für Zeitgeschichte ETH Zürich / Agnes Hirschi
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Social Gathering Outside Former British Embassy, Budapest, 1945
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In 1945 Budapest, a group of ten people gather outdoors at the former British embassy, amidst the ruins of the Erdődy-Hatvany Palace. The scene reflects social warmth contrasted with the backdrop of significant architectural decay, featuring exposed walls and broken windows. The individuals enjoy refreshments, dressed in post-war attire, highlighting a spirit of camaraderie.
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post-war era
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Budapest
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1945
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social gathering
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ruins
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Erdődy-Hatvany Palace
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British embassy
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social events
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architecture
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outdoor gatherings
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diplomatic history
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The image depicts a group of ten people seated around a small table outdoors, set against a backdrop of a partially ruined building. The individuals appear to be gathered for a social occasion, perhaps enjoying refreshments together. The building behind them shows signs of significant damage, with exposed walls and missing parts of the roof. The architecture appears to be elaborate, featuring intricate details and windows that are either broken or boarded. Vines are growing up parts of the facade, indicating an abandonment or long-term disrepair. The group consists of six men and four women. The men are dressed in suits, with one wearing a bowler hat. The women are attired in dresses, with one woman noted to be wearing a dark jacket over her dress. Several of the individuals have a relaxed posture, some leaning back in their chairs. The table is adorned with a lace tablecloth, and there are glasses or cups visible on it, suggesting refreshments are being served. The setting appears to be during the day, possibly in early spring, as the trees nearby are bare, indicating that the leaves haven't yet appeared. The ground is bare and somewhat uneven, presenting a rugged outdoor setting. The overall atmosphere is one of camaraderie amidst the backdrop of decay.
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Táncsics Mihály (Verbőczy) utca 1., a korábbi brit követség kerje, jobbra Carl Lutz svájci diplomata. Háttérben jobbra a romos Erdődy-Hatvany palota.