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Smithford Street looking towards Fleet Street. St. John
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Smithford Street looking towards Fleet Street. St. John
Smithford Street looking towards Fleet Street. St. Johns church can just be made out on the top left of the photo. This postman is struggling to decide what to do with the mail for businesses that were raized to the ground during the Coventry blitz of 14th November 1940.
Photo undated
Coventry Telegraph Archive
Mirrorpix
Coventry
England
Media ID 21337012
© Mirrorpix
Buildings Coventration Coventry Deliveries Devastation Post Office Royal Mail Rubble The Blitz
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This poignant print captures the aftermath of the devastating Coventry Blitz that occurred on November 14th, 1940. Smithford Street, once a bustling hub of businesses and activity, now lies in ruins. The image depicts a postman standing amidst the rubble, his face etched with uncertainty as he contemplates what to do with the mail intended for the businesses that no longer exist. In this snapshot frozen in time, one can just make out St. John's church in the top left corner of the photo - a symbol of hope amidst chaos. The destruction caused by World War Two is evident throughout; buildings reduced to mere debris and streets once teeming with life now eerily silent. The postman's struggle represents not only his personal dilemma but also reflects the larger challenges faced by communities during wartime. How does one carry out their duties when everything around them has been razed to the ground? His dedication to delivering mail despite such devastation serves as a testament to human resilience and determination. As we gaze upon this haunting image from Mirrorpix's Memory Lane Prints collection, we are reminded of both the physical and emotional tolls inflicted by war. It serves as an important reminder of our shared history and should inspire us never to forget those who endured such hardships during this tumultuous period in our past.
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