drinking tea in London during the Blitz. June 1941.
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London History on Instagram: “In the shadow of St Paul's Cathedral, during The Blitz, 1940 . . ▪️ In London 18,291 tons of bombs landed on the capital during at least 71…”
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It was a period in World War II which left deep scars in the cityscape of Swansea for decades to follow. Now a book explores what the Swansea’s blitz was like for a child living through the frightening bombing raids
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This weekend, over a thousand boats will take to the Thames for the Queen's Jubilee pageant. Immerse yourself in our illustrated history of London's watery heart.
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The harrowing reality of the Blitz in London has been brought back to life by a fascinating set of newly colourised photos.
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She was one of the few women to take up arms in German-occupied Holland.
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Explore caro-jon-son's 11961 photos on Flickr!
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Elephant and Castle underground station during WWII 1942
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This is the southern approach to Westminster Bridge, the photograph shows bomb damage to the nurses home (Galliford House) attached to St. Thomas's Hospital. The attack, on the night of 8th/9th September 1940 left six nurses killed and many injured. During the course of WW2 the hospital was bombed twelve times.
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Aldwych station, now closed, provided refuge to thousands of Britons who slept on the platforms and huddled on train tracks during the blitz. It is reopening for guided tours that offer a glimpse of the blitz experience
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Today is the anniversary of one of the greatest photographs of World War II being taken — and of a defining moment in British history.
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Merseyside during the World War 2 Blitz
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The role of the police was expanded during the war. With the bombing raids on Britain, beginning during the Battle of Britain, the police provided security and helped form rescue parties. They also assisted in the organisation of evacuation from the cities in addition to their other duties.
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Posts about Chelsea written by Dave Walker
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D 6412. The destruction around St Paul's Cathedral caused by an air raid on London is softened by a heavy dusting of snow. A mobile crane and truck can be seen at work to clear up some of the debris
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