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Daily lives in London during the Blitz
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Daily lives in London during the Blitz
Four images relating to air-raided London in October 1940. Top left shows cast members at the Windmill Theatre which was the only theatre to remain open; the cast slept in the theatre on mattresses laid out on the floor. Top rights shows a communal kitchen in Lambeth run by the Womens Voluntary Services. Bottom right shows a lady carrying an easy chair or bed shelter model and bottom left, a girl lying on one of these portable beds
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Amidst the chaos and destruction of the Blitz in October 1940, daily life in London continued with resilience and resourcefulness. In the top left image, the cast of the Windmill Theatre, the only theatre to remain open during the bombing campaign, can be seen huddled together on the floor, using mattresses as makeshift beds. The theatre, known for its risqué revues, became a symbol of defiance and community spirit. The top right photograph shows a communal kitchen in Lambeth, run by the Women's Voluntary Services. With many homes destroyed, communal kitchens like this one provided a space for neighbours to cook and share meals, fostering a sense of solidarity and support. In the bottom right image, a woman carries an easy chair or bed shelter, one of the portable beds used by Londoners to protect themselves from the air raids. These makeshift shelters were a common sight on the streets during the Blitz, as people sought refuge from the relentless bombing. The bottom left photograph captures a young girl lying on one of these portable beds, a poignant reminder of the impact of the war on innocent lives. Despite the hardships, Londoners continued to find ways to carry on with their daily lives, demonstrating the indomitable spirit of the British people during World War II.
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