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A wrecked bungalow in Clevedon, The South West of England
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A wrecked bungalow in Clevedon, The South West of England
A wrecked bungalow in Clevedon, The South West of England, in the Bristol and Somerset area.
The house took a double hit, enough to blow the front door off where the 5 occupants could escape.
The bomb fell a few weeks before the main Bristol raids.
Bristol was Englands fifth most heavily bombed city, from 24th November 1940 to 15th May 1944.
Picture taken 3rd September 1940
Bristol Post
Mirrorpix
Bristol
Avon and Somerset
England
Media ID 21904677
© Mirrorpix
1940 Blitz Bomb Damage Clevedon Damage Ruins The Blitz Air Raid
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This print from Memory Lane Prints takes us back to the devastating times of World War Two. The image showcases a wrecked bungalow in Clevedon, a small town located in the South West of England, specifically in the Bristol and Somerset area. The destructive power of war is evident as we observe the aftermath of a double hit that left this once cozy home in ruins. The force was so intense that it blew off the front door, providing an escape route for its five occupants. Remarkably, this incident occurred just weeks before the main Bristol raids commenced. During this dark period, Bristol ranked as England's fifth most heavily bombed city between November 24th, 1940 and May 15th, 1944. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the relentless attacks endured by innocent civilians during those years. Taken on September 3rd, 1940 - at a time when conflict consumed Europe - this picture encapsulates both sorrow and resilience. It symbolizes not only bomb damage but also human strength amidst chaos and destruction. As we delve into history through images like these, let us remember those who lived through such harrowing times and honor their courage to rebuild their lives from ashes.
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