Ii Home Collection

Gas Masks For Dogs
1939: Three Airedale dogs wearing their special gas masks at a Surrey kennel. They are being trained by Lt Col E. H. Richardson. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

Lonesome Jackass
31st March 1945: A donkey is caught in a cars headlights. Original Publication: Picture Post - 1936 - The Magic Lantern Of A Cars Headlights - pub

Late Evacuees
4th July 1940: Three evacuees from Islington, London, make a dash for the train which will take them to the country, during the Second World War. (Photo by William Vanderson/Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Air Raid
May 1940: Long exposure taken of coastal defences during a night time air-raid on thes E coast of England. (Photo by Walter Bellamy/London Express/Getty Images)

Searchlights
1940: Anti-aircraft searchlights scanning the sky for enemy aircraft. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Heart Of London
1941: A view from the roof of St Pauls Cathedral, which was itself damaged, showing the devastation in the heart of the City of London. The Old Bailey is seen in the centre distance

Saving Petrol
circa 1940: An Austin Therm balloon car. The bag on the roof is full of coal gas used to fuel the saloon car thus saving petrol during World War II

London Blitz
1940: Smoke rising behind St.Pauls Cathedral during the Blitz. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

World War II
Fine Art Storehouse Vintage Photo Art Gallery: War: World War II

Artificial Sun
17th April 1942: Civil Defence Workers in Finsbury are beating the winter pallor with free sun lamp treatments. They call it Mixray at the Finsbury Health Centre

Machine Guns
circa 1940: Machine guns used for aeroplanes, awaiting shipment from a converted automobile plant in America. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

Roadside Pub
31st March 1945: A whitewashed public house is illuminated by a motorists headlights. Original Publication: Picture Post - 1936 - The Magic Lantern Of A Cars Headlights - pub

Winter In Washington
circa 1943: Snow on the ground as Americans at home celebrate Christmas in Washington, during the last years of World War II. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Searchlight
1940: An anti-aircraft searchlight. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Lit By Searchlight
circa 1940: A searchlight lights up St Pauls Cathedral in London. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

The Queen Elizabeth
1940: The Queen Elizabeth as a troop ship. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

World War II
Fine Art Storehouse Vintage Photo Art: War: World War II

Sandbag Abbey
circa 1940: A wall of sandbags in Westminster Abbey to protect against bomb damage. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Waiting For The Train
3rd December 1939: Anxious watchers at the barrier of Ipswich railway station waiting for the LNER Evacuation Special train to arrive bringing evacuees to safety from London. (Photo by H. F)

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"ii home: A glimpse into the heart of London during the World War II" As air raid sirens wailed and searchlights pierced through the darkness, gas masks for dogs became an unexpected sight in this war-torn city. Lonesome Jackass echoed amidst the chaos, a symbol of resilience among late evacuees seeking refuge. In the midst of destruction, a magic lantern emerged from car headlights; roadside graves illuminated by an artificial sun. The building ablaze stood as a testament to both devastation and determination. Amidst the horrors of war, London's spirit remained unyielding. The heart of London beat with courage as its people saved petrol for essential journeys while facing relentless bombings during the Blitz. Within ii home's walls, stories unfolded like chapters in history books. It was here that families sought solace amid uncertainty and found comfort in each other's company. Gas masks may have concealed their faces but not their unwavering love. Through blackouts and shattered windows, hope flickered like a candle against despair. In these darkest hours, ordinary citizens transformed into heroes - rescuing pets alongside fellow humans from crumbling buildings. The echoes of explosions were only temporary disturbances; they could never extinguish London's indomitable spirit or dim its vibrant soul. Amidst rubble-strewn streets, artistry thrived - capturing moments that would forever etch themselves onto canvas as reminders of resilience. Ii home became more than just shelter; it embodied strength forged by adversity. Its walls whispered tales passed down through generations – stories where survival meant finding light within oneself even when surrounded by darkness. And so, within ii home's embrace, lives intertwined like threads on a tapestry woven with bravery and compassion - reminding us all that even amidst turmoil and loss, there is always room for hope to bloom anew.