Blitz Collection (#15)

Bomb damage, Swansea, following air raid attacks. Circa 1941

Flying bomb incident at Falk Stadelmann and Company, Hatton Garden and Farringdon Street, London. 24th August 1944

Rescuing wounded who were trapped un the cellar of The Marples, a public house in Fitzalan Square, during the first raid on Sheffield. 13th December 1940

Fires blazing in a shopping district of West London following an air raid attack. Circa 1941

Incendiary bomb detonates close to a fire engine in the City of London. October 1940

During a recent air raid incendiary bombs fell in London causing some fires which were soon extinguished by the splendid work of Londons firemen. Circa 1941

Searchlights were used to expedite the search for two unaccounted persons twenty four hours after a flying bomb had crashed in at Fairfax Road, Haringey. Circa 1941

City of London fires. 29th December 1940

Scenes during the London blitz. 29th December 1940

London Blitz. 29th December 1940

Fire rages through the interior of St Brides Church, Fleet Street as it fell victim to the flames from German incendiary bombs which reduced Wrens architectural jewel to a roofless shell

The Great Fire of London. Can these boys take it? An H. E
The Great Fire of London. Can these boys take it? An H.E. has just fallen on a dwelling house, not more than 150 yards away, but they stick to their job. 29th December 1940

Remarkable picture of parachute flares dropped in London. 29th December 1940

The Great Fire of London. Londons Burning, the light of the many fires cast a great glare in the sky, which could be seen for miles around. 29th December 1940

The Great Fire of London. H. E which had just fallen in vicinity
The Great Fire of London. H.E which had just fallen in vicinity, scattered debris about them, but still they fight on. 29th December 1940

Fire rages through the interior of St Brides Church, Fleet Street as it fell victim to the flames from German incendiary bombs which reduced Wrens architectural jewel to a roofless shell

The Great Fire of London. Fire scenes in the city. 29th December 1940

Picture shows Londons New Street Square in the centre of the city. Unsteady building walls will have to come down after the building was hit during a German air raid on the capital

Holborn End of Fetter Lane, London. The fireman put out yet another fire, after an air raid during World War Two. **Picture damaged but scanned as found** Picture taken 10th May 1941

The Great Fire of London. Personnel amidst flame and smoke. 29th December 1940

Civilians and firemen help to clear wreckage after another World War Two air raid over Britain. Mirrorpix will suggest 15th December 1940

Picture shows an old ladies Hospital, decimated in The World War Two Blitz. Picture taken circa 15th December 1940

The Second Great Fire of London - one of the most destructive nights of the blitz. 29th December 1940

Picture shows Grove Road, Hospital, Tooting, South West London after it was hit by a German Bomb. Little Teresa Kelly had been upstairs, but was found under the debris, in her cot

The roof of this City of London Church set alight by a German incendiary bomb during the raid on the city. 27th December 1940

The Great Fire of London. Rescue workers carefully handing out girl from out of the debris of her bombed home. 29th December 1940

The London Fire Service are always on the job, pictured in South East London during the blitz. Circa 1941

Demolition workers in Fetter Lane, near Fleet Street, London, pulling down now unsafe buildings that were damage in The Blitz over London. Picture taken 27th June 1941

The Great Fire of London. Turntable ladders are constantly needed during the blitz - lowering the turntable ladders, leaving the fire to the ground men to finish off. 29th December 1940

The Great Fire of London. Fires in London after the German attack. 29th December 1940

London Fire Brigade try to get to their colleagues trapped under a sub fire Station during The Blitz of World War Two. Actual location unknown Picture taken 11th May 1941

Scenes at a London Post Office fire caused by enemy action. 17th June 1943

Air raid damage at The Temple, London. January 1942

This mornings rescue scene at a block of working class flats in a South West London district which were struck last night. 1st March 1944

Bomb damage at Telham Road, East Ham, London. March 1941

Second Great Fire of London from the dome of St Pauls Cathedral. 29th December 1940

Aftermath of an air raid in London. March 1941

Second Great Fire of London - Stretcher party carry a rescued man over the debris which was once his home, Endell Street. 30th December 1940

A van being loaded with furniture moving items from a bombed building is covered by the masonry. October 1940

Damage caused to buildings in Shelton Street, Drury Lane, this evening at approximately 6.50pm. Rescue workers digging out a trapped victim. A rescue worker can be seen pulling a mans arm free

Damage and a few casualties were caused when a flying bomb struck a house at College Road Bromley. 26th June 1944

Lord Mayor of Liverpool watching the casualties being brought out of a bombed building in Liverpool. December 1940

Aftermath of an air raid attack in London. November 1941

Salvage work in progress on the remains of the munition ship Malakand (Brocklebank Line) which blew up in the Huskisson Dock, Liverpool, during the May Blitz, 1941 after heroic efforts to save her

Air raid incident this morning at Bruce Castle Park, Tottenham, London. A casualty is brought out of the wreckage. 17th June 1944

Scene at an incident during last nights attack by German pilotless aircraft on Southern England, this picture taken at Bruce Castle Park, Tottenham. 17th June 1944

Air raid scenes in London. March 1941

The Second Great Fire of London - blaze threatens Christ Church, known as the American Church as the tower and spire were built by American funds in memory of Lincoln

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"Remembering the Blitz: Resilience and Hope Amidst Destruction" The Holland House library stands tall, a testament to the indomitable spirit of Londoners during the Blitz. St. Paul's Cathedral emerges unscathed, a symbol of strength and defiance amidst the chaos of war. In the midst of bomb damage at New Cross, a woman finds solace in a simple cup of tea, demonstrating unwavering determination to carry on. Brampton Road in Bexleyheath bears witness to the devastating impact of air raids during World War II. Coventry Cathedral stands as a haunting reminder of the destructive power unleashed upon cities during wartime. A brave woman dons her gas mask, embodying both fear and resilience on the home front during World War II. Kilgour Road in Southeast London displays scars from bombings, serving as a poignant reminder of lives forever changed by war. Liverpool rebuilds after enduring immense destruction in 1946; its people exemplify resilience and unity in adversity. Winston Churchill's leadership inspires hope and determination among Britons facing relentless attacks during the Blitz. Firefighters stand ready to protect their city as they face unimaginable dangers amidst London's bombing campaign in WWII. Ambulances rush through Ladywell, Lewisham—a stark portrayal of bravery amid chaos—during London's darkest days in history. St Andrew's Parish Church remains standing proudly despite Plymouth being ravaged by bombs—an emblematic symbol that faith endures even through turmoil. In these glimpses into history captured by photographs from various locations affected by bombings during World War II—the Holland House library, St Paul’s Cathedral surviving intact amidst ruins or individuals finding solace amidst devastation—we are reminded not only about destruction but also about human resilience and hope that emerged from such dark times.