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Baedeker Blitz Collection

During the Second World War, cities across England experienced devastating air raids

Background imageBaedeker Blitz Collection: Second World War, Canterbury. Part of the main street. Firemen putting out

Second World War, Canterbury. Part of the main street. Firemen putting out the smouldering fires. Circa 1942

Background imageBaedeker Blitz Collection: Bomb damage at Norwich Rescue workers at a bombed site after the an air raid search

Bomb damage at Norwich Rescue workers at a bombed site after the an air raid search for people who may have survived Circa April 1942

Background imageBaedeker Blitz Collection: Bomb damage at Norwich during World War Two. Rescue workers at a bombed site after

Bomb damage at Norwich during World War Two. Rescue workers at a bombed site after the an air raid search for people who may have survived. Circa April 1942

Background imageBaedeker Blitz Collection: Air Raid Damage at Norwich. Circa April 1942

Air Raid Damage at Norwich. Circa April 1942

Background imageBaedeker Blitz Collection: Bomb damaged Norwich during WW2 Circa April 1942

Bomb damaged Norwich during WW2 Circa April 1942

Background imageBaedeker Blitz Collection: WW2 Air Raid Damage Bomb damage at Norwich Circa April 1942

WW2 Air Raid Damage Bomb damage at Norwich Circa April 1942

Background imageBaedeker Blitz Collection: WW2 bomb damage to buildings in Bath. Y2K Y2K

WW2 bomb damage to buildings in Bath. Y2K Y2K

Background imageBaedeker Blitz Collection: WW2 bomb damage to buildings in Bath

WW2 bomb damage to buildings in Bath

Background imageBaedeker Blitz Collection: WW2 Air Raid Damage York Bomb damage at York - people standing in the street

WW2 Air Raid Damage York Bomb damage at York - people standing in the street looking at the damage left by the air raid bombs

Background imageBaedeker Blitz Collection: WW2 Air Raid Damage Air Raid Damage at Norwich Circa April 1942

WW2 Air Raid Damage Air Raid Damage at Norwich Circa April 1942

Background imageBaedeker Blitz Collection: WW2 York Air Raid Bomb Damage Civilians walk pass bomb damaged housing in York as

WW2 York Air Raid Bomb Damage Civilians walk pass bomb damaged housing in York as members of the Salvage Squad survey the wreckage

Background imageBaedeker Blitz Collection: WW2 Air Raid Damage Bomb damage at Norwich Circa April 1942

WW2 Air Raid Damage Bomb damage at Norwich Circa April 1942

Background imageBaedeker Blitz Collection: WW2 Air Raid Damage Norwich Bomb damage at Norwich

WW2 Air Raid Damage Norwich Bomb damage at Norwich, Firefighter at work after the blitz Circa April 1942

Background imageBaedeker Blitz Collection: WW2 Bomb Damage in York. People walking past the ruins of a building

WW2 Bomb Damage in York. People walking past the ruins of a building

Background imageBaedeker Blitz Collection: WW2 Bomb Damage in Bath. Residents look over the remains of their homes after bombing

WW2 Bomb Damage in Bath. Residents look over the remains of their homes after bombing raid

Background imageBaedeker Blitz Collection: WW2 Air Raid Damage York Bomb damage at York Rescue workers at a bombed site

WW2 Air Raid Damage York Bomb damage at York Rescue workers at a bombed site after the blitz

Background imageBaedeker Blitz Collection: WW2 Air Raid Bomb Damage Norwich Members of the Auxillary Fire Service along with

WW2 Air Raid Bomb Damage Norwich Members of the Auxillary Fire Service along with other members of the rescue services search the wreckage of houses bombed during an air raid on Norwich by

Background imageBaedeker Blitz Collection: Bomb Damage Norwich during WW2 Circa April 1942

Bomb Damage Norwich during WW2 Circa April 1942

Background imageBaedeker Blitz Collection: Bomb damaged Norwich during WW2 Circa April 1942

Bomb damaged Norwich during WW2 Circa April 1942

Background imageBaedeker Blitz Collection: WW2 Bomb Damage in York. A street lies demolished by bombing

WW2 Bomb Damage in York. A street lies demolished by bombing

Background imageBaedeker Blitz Collection: WW2 York Air Raid Bomb Damage Civilians and rescue workers search through a bomb

WW2 York Air Raid Bomb Damage Civilians and rescue workers search through a bomb damaged house in the suburbs of York following a bombing raid by the Luftwaffe (The German Airforce) during the blitz

Background imageBaedeker Blitz Collection: WW2 Bombing. Bomb Damage York, a house blown in two

WW2 Bombing. Bomb Damage York, a house blown in two

Background imageBaedeker Blitz Collection: WW2 Bomb Damage in York. rescue workers survey the damage from an air raid

WW2 Bomb Damage in York. rescue workers survey the damage from an air raid


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During the Second World War, cities across England experienced devastating air raids. Canterbury was no exception, as part of its main street fell victim to the Baedeker Blitz. Firemen bravely fought to put out the flames that engulfed buildings and threatened lives. Norwich also suffered bomb damage during this time. Rescue workers tirelessly searched through rubble at bombed sites after air raids, their determination unwavering despite the destruction surrounding them. The city's resilience shone through as they faced these challenges head-on. In April 1942, Norwich once again bore witness to air raid devastation. Buildings were left in ruins, a stark reminder of the horrors of war. Yet amidst the chaos, rescue workers stood strong and united in their efforts to aid those affected by the bombings. The city of Bath also endured significant bomb damage during World War Two. Structures that once stood proudly now lay in ruins as a result of enemy attacks. The scars left behind serve as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during this tumultuous period. York too felt the impact of air raids during WW2. Bomb-damaged housing lined its streets while civilians walked past with resilience etched on their faces. This display of strength exemplified how communities came together even in times of great adversity. As we reflect on these images from history, let us remember those who lived through such challenging times and honor their courage and fortitude in rebuilding what was lost amidst the chaos and destruction caused by war.