Bombed Collection (page 19)

Beauvais, France - aerial view, WW2
Beauvais, France - Aerial view of the northern French city of Beauvais, showing streets and rooftops, with church spires in the foreground, with bomb damage during the Second World War. circa 1940

Blitz in London -- Lewisham High Street, WW2
Blitz in London -- bomb damage near the Clock Tower in Lewisham High Street, SE13, 18 September 1940. Date: 1940

Blitz in London -- firefighters in action with hose, WW2
Blitz in London -- a group of firefighters in action with a hosepipe, surrounded by rubble. Date: 1940s

Blitz in London -- Taylors Depository, Southwark
Blitz in London -- furniture removed from Taylors Great Central Depository in St Georges Road, Southwark, on 31 January 1941, and piled up in the street

Blitz in London -- Vauxhall Bridge Road, WW2
Blitz in London -- Vauxhall Bridge Road, 17 September 1940. with debris following an air raid, and men at work clearing up. Date: 1940

Blitz in London -- bombed out pub, WW2
Blitz in London -- a bombed out pub, The White Hart in Windmill Street, near Tottenham Court Road, on 30 March 1941. View of the front of the building, with a sheet across the ground floor. Date: 1941

Blitz in London -- Tyler Street, Greenwich, WW2
Blitz in London -- drapers shop in Tyler Street, near Trafalgar Road, East Greenwich, SE10, damaged by an incendiary bomb on 7 September 1940. Date: 1940

Blitz in London -- Kennington Park Road, WW2
Blitz in London -- junction of Kennington Park Road and Harleyford Road, damaged by a high explosive bomb on 22 March 1944. Date: 1944

Blitz in London -- Duke Street, Strand, WW2
Blitz in London -- fire crews at work with hosepipes in Duke Street, off the Strand, 17 April 1941. Date: 1941

Blitz in London -- Balham High Road, WW2
Blitz in London -- a bus in a bomb crater over an underground station in Balham High Road, SW London, 14 October 1940. Date: 1940

Bomb damage at Old Trafford - Manchester United
The bomb damaged main stands at Old Trafford, the home of Manchester United Football Club following bombing raids on the city during World War Two. Date: 1944

Bomb damaged street during WW2
A bomb damaged street in Germany during the Second World War, with rubble piled up on either side of the road. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 - Bomb Damage to Houses of Parliament, London
In the course of the German bombing of London during the Second World War, the Palace of Westminster was hit by bombs on fourteen separate occasions

Blitz in London -- Glengall Road, Peckham, WW2
Blitz in London -- Glengall Road, Peckham, SE London, 12 September 1940

Devastation after a bombing raid, Gurney Street, Walworth
Devastation after a bombing raid in Gurney Street, Walworth, SE London, on 6 June 1942

Blitz in London -- typical bomb site, WW2
Blitz in London -- typical bomb site full of rubble following an air raid

Blitz in London -- Tyler Street, Greenwich, WW2
Blitz in London -- drapers shop in Tyler Street, near Trafalgar Road, East Greenwich, SE10, damaged by an incendiary bomb on 7 September 1940

Blitz in London -- view from St Pauls Cathedral, WW2
A view from the roof of St Pauls Cathedral, looking eastwards, showing the devastation following enemy bombing around the cathedral and in Ludgate Hill

Blitz in London -- Oxford Street after an air raid, WW2
Blitz in London -- the aftermath of a nights bombing on Central London and the West End, 18 September 1940. The John Lewis department store (left) was destroyed

NFS (London Region) damaged Shoreditch fire engine, WW2
The pump escape from Shoreditch fire station (36 A 1) arrives at Lambeth workshops after extensive damage was caused following a bomb blast

V2 rocket attack on Manor Park, East London, WW2
A woman is rescued after a V2 rocket attack in Manor Park. Although many such amazing rescues took place, hundreds of Londoners died in these attacks launched in the latter stages of WW2

NFS (London Region) Aldwych V1 bombing attack, WW2
The aftermath of a V1 flying bomb attack on the Air Ministry in the Aldwych, that killed 48 people

Blitz in the City of London - Queen Victoria Street, WW2
London firemen getting some respite from the intense heat generated from a fire burning out of control in Queen Victoria Street following a bombing raid and incendiary attack, 10-11 May 1941

Blitz in London -- Cobbs Corner, Sydenham, WW2
Blitz in London -- firefighters damping down the remains of shops and dwellings in the aftermath of an incendiary bomb attack at Cobbs Corner, Sydenham, SE London

Blitz in London -- Chiesmans, Lewisham High Street, WW2
Blitz in London -- a firefighter, wearing an oilskin coat, damping down the aftermath of an incendiary bomb attack on Chiesmans depository in Lewisham High Street, SE13

Blitz in London -- bombing in Charlton, WW2
Blitz in London -- aftermath of bombing at St Pauls Church, Fairfield Road, Charlton, London SE7

WW2 Air raid on Eastbourne, East Sussex
Defiant against German air raids, a little girl stands in her garden in Eastbourne, teddy bear in one hand, union jack in the other, posing by a bomb crater

Father Mario Borelli - Casa dello Scugnizzo
The priest Father Mario Borrelli achieved international renown with his campaigns to aid abandoned street children of Naples, Italy, where the Scugnizzi or street urchins

Civilian Volunteers Search Searching Rubble Bombed
Civilian volunteers search through the rubble of a bombed building looking for survivers during WWII. From Front Line 1940-41, published 1942

Homeless People Searching Belongings Homes Bombed
Homeless people in London searching for belongings after their homes were bombed during WWII. From Front Line 1940-41, published 1942

ARP Wardens Civilians Searching Rubble Survivors
ARP wardens and civilians searching through the bombed buildings for survivors after a bomb fell on St. Leonard Street, Shoreditch, London, 11 January, 1941 during WWII

The Exterior of the Restaurant Very, Boulevard Magenta, Paris, France after the anarchist bombings of 1892. From La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, published 1892

British ophthalmic hospital Jerusalem bombed
British ophthalmic hospital, Jerusalem (bombed), 1918, Israel

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"Bombed: A Glimpse into the Devastation of World War II" Bomb damage in Brampton Road, Bexleyheath, WW2: This haunting image captures the aftermath of a bomb attack on Brampton Road during World War II. The scars left behind serve as a reminder of the destruction and resilience witnessed by this community. Bomb damage in Kilgour Road, SE London, WW2: Amidst the rubble and chaos caused by enemy bombings, Kilgour Road stands as a testament to the strength and unity displayed by Londoners during World War II. Blitz in London -- ambulance at Ladywell, Lewisham, WW2: In times of darkness and despair, heroes emerged from every corner. This powerful photograph showcases an ambulance stationed at Ladywell in Lewisham during one of London's darkest hours - symbolizing hope amidst devastation. Blitz in Plymouth -- St Andrews Parish Church, WW2: The once majestic St Andrews Parish Church now lies shattered under the weight of relentless bombings endured by Plymouth during World War II. Its ruins stand as a poignant reminder of sacrifice and resilience. Blitz in London -- Balham High Road, WW2: Balham High Road bears witness to unimaginable destruction inflicted upon innocent lives during the Blitz era. These remnants tell stories that must never be forgotten – tales etched forever into history's pages. NFS (London Region) Pimlico V1 bombing attack, WW2: Brave members of the National Fire Service gather amidst wreckage following a V1 bombing attack on Pimlico during World War II—a testament to their unwavering dedication to protect lives amid chaos. Winston Churchill in Bristol 1941: Winston Churchill visits Bristol amidst its wartime struggles; his presence instills hope within those who have lost so much but remain determined to rebuild their city from ashes with indomitable spirit.