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Blitz in London -- Standish Road, Hammersmith, WW2
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Blitz in London -- Standish Road, Hammersmith, WW2
Blitz in London -- repairing a fractured water main in Standish Road, King Street, Hammersmith, 4 September 1940. A bomb-damaged house can be seen, top left. Date: 1940
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This evocative photograph captures the determination and resilience of the London Fire Brigade during the intense Blitz of September 1940. The scene is set on Standish Road, in the King Street area of Hammersmith, where a bombing raid had left a house fractured and its water main damaged. Amidst the chaos and destruction, firemen diligently work to repair the water main, digging through the rubble and soil with shovels, surrounded by the debris of the bombed house. The air raid had left the area scarred with damage, as evidenced by the broken windows of nearby buildings and the smoky skyline in the background. The date, 4 September 1940, marks a significant moment during the Second World War's home front, as the city endured relentless bombing from the German air force. This historical image offers a poignant reminder of the bravery and selflessness of the firefighters during wartime, as they worked tirelessly to keep London's residents safe amidst the devastation of the Blitz.
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