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an old black and white photo of people standing in front of a building that has been torn down

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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black and white photograph of an old city

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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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.

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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