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Smoke billows from an army weapons depot after it was hit by an air strike in Yemen s
Smoke billows from an army weapons depot after it was hit by an air strike in Yemens capital Sanaa May 11, 2015. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A man looks at a destroyed police station in Cinar in the southeastern city of Diyarbakir, Turkey, January 14, 2016. Kurdish militants launched a truck bomb attack on the police station in southeast

Smoke rises outside Rajo, Syria February 23, 2018. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi

A partial view from behind a banner of Sur, a historical district ravaged by urban warfare between security forces and Kurdish militants and then flattened by diggers

A view of a maternity hospital damaged from the war against Islamic State militants in east Mosul, Iraq August 15, 2017. Picture taken August 15, 2017. REUTERS/Azad Lashkari TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Historic building, that was damaged during a three-year conflict, is seen in Benghazi
A historic building, that was damaged during a three-year conflict, is seen in Benghazi, Libya February 28, 2018. Picture taken February 28, 2018. REUTERS/Esam Omran Al-Fetori

A Palestinian medic walks as tear gas was fired by Israeli troops during clashes near the Jewish settlement of Beit El, near Ramallah in the occupied West Bank February 23, 2018. REUTERS/Ammar Awad

An aerial view shows the remains of burnt homes from what residents said was the latest attack by armed men in Thonyor, Leer County, South Sudan February 23, 2017. Picture taken February 23, 2017

Smoke rises as people inspect damage at the site of air strikes in the city of Saada, Yemen January 6, 2018. REUTERS/Naif Rahma

Smoke rises in Rajo, Syria March 3, 2018. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi

Pictures of the Year: Persecuted Rohingya Muslims flee violence in Myanmar
Aerial view of a burned Rohingya village near Maungdaw, north of Rakhine State, Myanmar, September 27, 2017. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun/File Photo SEARCH " POY ROHINGYA" FOR THIS STORY

A boy plays with his dog in a snow-covered park in Ankara March 9, 2011. A snow storm and blizzard caused inter-city motorways

A fallen tree branch blocks a road in Great Falls, Virginia, just outside Washington January 27, 2011. Wednesdays wet and heavy snowstorm brought down many trees causing power outages to thousands of

Civil defense members look for survivors after rain storms unleashed flash floods, near the Dead Sea, Jordan October 26, 2018. REUTERS/Muhammad Hamed TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Burnt ground and trees are seen on the Israeli side of the border between Israel and the Gaza Strip, near kibbutz Or HaNer June 3, 2018. REUTERS/Amir Cohen TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A firefighter works on the Israeli side of the border between Israel and the Gaza Strip, near kibbutz Nir Am, Israel June 3, 2018. REUTERS/Amir Cohen TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

An ice encrusted tree glistens in the setting sun in Earl Bales Park following an ice storm in Toronto, December 24, 2013. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn (CANADA - Tags: ENVIRONMENT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

A dust storm surrounds high rise buildings in Phoenix, Arizona August 18, 2011. REUTERS/Joshua Lott (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENVIRONMENT IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Men walk through debris in the center of Afrin, Syria March 24, 2018. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi

House destroyed by an air strike is pictured in Sanaa
A house destroyed by an air strike is pictured in Sanaa, Yemen March 21, 2018. Picture taken March 21, 2018. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah

Destroyed buildings are seen in the old city of Mosul, Iraq February 24, 2018. Picture taken February 24, 2018. To match Special Report IRAQ-MOSUL/OFFICIAL REUTERS/Alaa al-Marjani

Buildings which were damaged during the security operations and clashes between Turkish security forces and Kurdish militants

A damaged buildings are seen in the city of Douma, Damascus, Syria April 16, 2018. REUTERS/Ali Hashisho

Soldiers patrol the Leilani Estates subdivision during ongoing eruptions of the Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii, U.S. May 14, 2018. REUTERS/Terray Sylvester

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"Aftermath: Traces of Destruction and Resilience" In the wake of historical events that shook nations, the aftermath reveals both the devastation left behind and the indomitable spirit to rebuild. The Great Train Robbery of 1963 sent shockwaves through society, leaving a trail of chaos in its aftermath. Reportage captured the raw emotions and lingering questions surrounding this audacious crime. During World War II, London became a target for bombings, with Pimlico V1 bombing attack leaving scars on NFS (London Region). Scenes of devastation after flying bomb attacks showcased the resilience of communities amidst destruction. Peace seemed like an elusive dream during those turbulent times. Heath Robinson's "Peace, Perfect Peace" depicted a utopian vision where tranquility triumphed over chaos. Yet reality often fell short as evidenced by photographs showing Borley Rectory engulfed in flames or the aftermath of fire at London Hop Exchange. These images served as reminders that peace can be fragile and easily shattered. The First day of Somme brought forth unimaginable loss but also moments when soldiers gathered for roll call after each attack - their camaraderie unbroken despite harrowing circumstances. Similarly, firefighters in action on Rosebery Avenue during WWII exemplified bravery amid raging infernos. The aftermath extended beyond war zones; it encompassed everyday tragedies such as major school fires like the one in Hackney documented by LCC-LFB or Bacchanal celebrations gone awry in 1898. These incidents revealed how communities rallied together to heal wounds and rebuild what was lost. "Our Advance to (La) Boiselle" captured July 1916's relentless struggle against enemy lines - a testament to human determination even amidst seemingly insurmountable odds. Aftermath tells stories not only through words but also through haunting visuals that etch themselves into collective memory. It serves as a reminder that from ashes rise new beginnings – whether it be rebuilding shattered cities or healing wounded souls.