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1940 Collection (#11)

Background image1940 Collection: The Bristol Museum which suffered a direct hit during the German air raid on the city

The Bristol Museum which suffered a direct hit during the German air raid on the city on the evening of the 24th November 1940. Among the losses was a large collection of fossils

Background image1940 Collection: Mary le Port Street Church the morning after the 24 November 1940 bombing raid

Mary le Port Street Church the morning after the 24 November 1940 bombing raid, on the city of Bristol. 25th November 1940

Background image1940 Collection: Mary le Port Street, Bristol the morning after a devastating raid on the city by

Mary le Port Street, Bristol the morning after a devastating raid on the city by the Luftwaffe. High explosive and incendiary bombs have almost completely destroyed the street. 25th November 1940 have

Background image1940 Collection: Wine Street, Bristol seen from the Dutch Houses which was devastated by high explosive

Wine Street, Bristol seen from the Dutch Houses which was devastated by high explosive and incendiary bombs dropped on the city on the night of 24th/25th November 1940

Background image1940 Collection: Firemen dampen down fires in Merchants Road, Bristol which was devastated by high

Firemen dampen down fires in Merchants Road, Bristol which was devastated by high explosive and incendiary bombs dropped on the city on the night of 24th/25th November 1940

Background image1940 Collection: Recovery and salvage operation at the Seamens Institute, Prince Street

Recovery and salvage operation at the Seamens Institute, Prince Street, Bristol following an air raid on the city on the the night 2nd December 1940

Background image1940 Collection: Workers on their way to work walk passed the Seamens Institute, Prince Street

Workers on their way to work walk passed the Seamens Institute, Prince Street, Bristol following an air raid on the city on the the night 2nd December 1940

Background image1940 Collection: Paintings and belongings being recovered from the Merchant Venturers Hall in Prince

Paintings and belongings being recovered from the Merchant Venturers Hall in Prince Street, Bristol following a devastating raid on the city by the Luftwaffe on the night of the 24th/25th November

Background image1940 Collection: Bomb damage to the Seamens Institute, Prince Street

Bomb damage to the Seamens Institute, Prince Street, Bristol following an air raid on the city on the the night 2nd December 1940

Background image1940 Collection: The shell of the Redland Park Methodist Church after the Luftwaffes raids on Bristol

The shell of the Redland Park Methodist Church after the Luftwaffes raids on Bristol. The city endured bombing between 24 November 1940 and 11 April 1941 there were six major bombing raids on the city

Background image1940 Collection: The morning after a raid on Bristol, civilian workers make their way along Dolphin Street

The morning after a raid on Bristol, civilian workers make their way along Dolphin Street towards Union Street. 25th November 1940

Background image1940 Collection: Dolphin Street following a Luftwaffe raid on Bristol. The city endured the bombing

Dolphin Street following a Luftwaffe raid on Bristol. The city endured the bombing between 24 November 1940 and 11 April 1941 there were six major bombing raids on the city

Background image1940 Collection: Dolphin Street following a raid on Bristol by the Luftwaffe

Dolphin Street following a raid on Bristol by the Luftwaffe. The city endured the bombing between 24 November 1940 and 11 April 1941 there were six major bombing raids on the city

Background image1940 Collection: The remains of the shops and business on Wine Street, Bristol following a series of raids

The remains of the shops and business on Wine Street, Bristol following a series of raids on the city in late 1940 to April 1941

Background image1940 Collection: Royal Welch Fusiliers celebrate St. Davids Day in the forward areas of the BEF with

Royal Welch Fusiliers celebrate St. Davids Day in the forward areas of the BEF with a French officer. Pictured, some of the officers of the Battalion showing the French liaison Officer how to put his

Background image1940 Collection: Men of the Norfolk regiment carrying out a practice assault on a pillbox

Men of the Norfolk regiment carrying out a practice assault on a pillbox. Pictured, some of the men leaving their dug-out. August 1940

Background image1940 Collection: When the day comes for Britain to invade the enemy territory

When the day comes for Britain to invade the enemy territory, one of the problems will be the crossing of rivers when all bridges have been destroyed

Background image1940 Collection: Manchester air raid damage, Cannon Street. 24th December 1940

Manchester air raid damage, Cannon Street. 24th December 1940

Background image1940 Collection: 16'shells being lowered on to the deck of HMS Rodney from the ammunition ship

16"shells being lowered on to the deck of HMS Rodney from the ammunition ship
16" shells being lowered on to the deck of HMS Rodney from the ammunition ship. Each one weighs a ton and will fire over ten miles. Circa August 1940

Background image1940 Collection: Bombs falling all around of HMS Ark Royal during an attack by Italian aircraft during

Bombs falling all around of HMS Ark Royal during an attack by Italian aircraft during the Battle of Cape Spartivento. 27th November 1940

Background image1940 Collection: Fireman at a sub station in London, after it was hit in The Blitz of World War Two

Fireman at a sub station in London, after it was hit in The Blitz of World War Two. They wrestle with a vehicle, trying to move it

Background image1940 Collection: The Temple area on London, near Fleet Street and The River Thames

The Temple area on London, near Fleet Street and The River Thames. Picture taken circa the day after the Christmas air raids of 29th December 1940. A man sweeps the snow aside to create a pathway

Background image1940 Collection: Number 7 platform at St Pancras Station, London. Porter Clarke hands out the sweets

Number 7 platform at St Pancras Station, London. Porter Clarke hands out the sweets to 200 children. It is assumed these children are being evacuated. Picture taken circa 9th December 1940

Background image1940 Collection: A nurse and a volunteer aid a small child in a hospital

A nurse and a volunteer aid a small child in a hospital. Picture taken at the time of The Blitz of World War Two. Location unknown. Picture taken 21st November 1940

Background image1940 Collection: Picture shows a new anti concussion helmet. Picture taken 1st July 1940

Picture shows a new anti concussion helmet. Picture taken 1st July 1940

Background image1940 Collection: Reconnaissance photograph of Kiel harbour taken by a Supermarine Spitfire of The

Reconnaissance photograph of Kiel harbour taken by a Supermarine Spitfire of The Photographic. Reconnaissance Unit flying from Heston, Middlesex

Background image1940 Collection: St Thomas Street, Southwoark, South London, members of the The Auxiliary Fire Service

St Thomas Street, Southwoark, South London, members of the The Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) warm their hands. The world war two blitz on Britain by Germany lasted from 7 Sep 1940 - 11 May 1941

Background image1940 Collection: A bus to Willesden Junction is stationary in what looks like The Aldwych area of London

A bus to Willesden Junction is stationary in what looks like The Aldwych area of London. (not confirmed). The sky is lit up with what could be fires

Background image1940 Collection: St Brides Church in Fleet Street, London, after the aid raids from the night before

St Brides Church in Fleet Street, London, after the aid raids from the night before. The world war two blitz on Britain by Germany lasted from 7 Sep 1940 - 11 May 1941

Background image1940 Collection: The Sherwood Foresters. A series of pictures taken with the Sherwood Foresters

The Sherwood Foresters. A series of pictures taken with the Sherwood Foresters, now serving in the forward areas of the B.E.F. (Picture) The officers of the regiment with their pet dogs as mascots

Background image1940 Collection: The Sherwood Foresters. Night manoeuvres and march during training in forward areas

The Sherwood Foresters. Night manoeuvres and march during training in forward areas. 26th April 1940

Background image1940 Collection: The ladies in the control room of The London Fire Service central HQ

The ladies in the control room of The London Fire Service central HQ. They monitor and control and co-ordinate the use of fire engines, across the capital, during this time of The Blitz

Background image1940 Collection: The Battalion of the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers. This series depicts the day in

The Battalion of the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers. This series depicts the day in the life of the regiment somewhere in France. (Picture) Midday break

Background image1940 Collection: The Royal Scots Battalion This series of pictures depicts a day in the routine of a

The Royal Scots Battalion This series of pictures depicts a day in the routine of a battalion of this famous regiment now in the forward area of the B.E.F

Background image1940 Collection: The Royal Irish Fusiliers. These pictures were taken with a battalion of the Royal

The Royal Irish Fusiliers. These pictures were taken with a battalion of the Royal Irish Fusiliers who are in the forward areas of the B.E.F

Background image1940 Collection: Fire services training with their pumps and hoses. Possibly London

Fire services training with their pumps and hoses. Possibly London and The River Thames, as the world war two German blitz took a hold on Britain

Background image1940 Collection: Picture taken in London, possibly the inner city of London

Picture taken in London, possibly the inner city of London, during the Blitz of WW2 The world war two blitz on Britain by Germany lasted from 7 Sep 1940 - 11 May 1941

Background image1940 Collection: The Suffolk Regiment was an infantry regiment of the line in the British Army with a

The Suffolk Regiment was an infantry regiment of the line in the British Army with a history dating back to 1685. It saw service for three centuries, participating in many wars and conflicts

Background image1940 Collection: He 111 which crashed and blew up amongst houses at Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. 30th April 1940

He 111 which crashed and blew up amongst houses at Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. 30th April 1940

Background image1940 Collection: British Troops leaving for World War II from the United Kingdom. 19th June 1940

British Troops leaving for World War II from the United Kingdom. 19th June 1940

Background image1940 Collection: Eton College bombed. One of the masters houses in the college

Eton College bombed. One of the masters houses in the college, showing Eton boys clearing away the wreckage. Second World War. Circa November 1940

Background image1940 Collection: The new Traffic Control army. This series depicts the duties of a vast

The new Traffic Control army. This series depicts the duties of a vast, newly formed army initialled Traffic Control. The dire need for this unit has arisen from the road disorder caused by people

Background image1940 Collection: Fire appliances trapped and burnt out during the night. 29th December 1940

Fire appliances trapped and burnt out during the night. 29th December 1940

Background image1940 Collection: This photograph was taken at the start of a recent night attack by the RAF on Stettin

This photograph was taken at the start of a recent night attack by the RAF on Stettin. 1. Bomb flash 2. Bomb burst close to viaduct carrying Berliner Strasse over the railway 3

Background image1940 Collection: Reconnaissance photo taken by the RAF over the industrial town of Osnabruck, Germany

Reconnaissance photo taken by the RAF over the industrial town of Osnabruck, Germany, showing: A. Wood C. Railway engine sheds D. Railway workshops E. Gasworks F. Railway lines G. Railway stations J

Background image1940 Collection: A photo of Kiel harbour taken two weeks after a successful raid

A photo of Kiel harbour taken two weeks after a successful raid. The Scharnhorst is still in the floating dock and the Lutzow in dry dock, the damage to her stern being very apparent

Background image1940 Collection: The centre of Sheffield ablaze during the first major bombing raid to hit the city

The centre of Sheffield ablaze during the first major bombing raid to hit the city on the night of 12-13th December 1940

Background image1940 Collection: RAF Photo reconnaissance photograph of Kiel harbour following a raid by RAF Bomber

RAF Photo reconnaissance photograph of Kiel harbour following a raid by RAF Bomber Command. Circa December 1940



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