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Civilians Collection

Background imageCivilians Collection: Firemen rescuing people from their house on Tabernacle St, Shoreditch

Firemen rescuing people from their house on Tabernacle St, Shoreditch. 11th January 1941

Background imageCivilians Collection: A church service in the bombed out remains of Norwich Cathedral

A church service in the bombed out remains of Norwich Cathedral. Norwich was bombed as part of the Baedeker Raids against historic and beautiful cities such as Bath

Background imageCivilians Collection: V1 (Robotplane) damage at Arlington Road, Southgate, N14, London, 19th June 1944

V1 (Robotplane) damage at Arlington Road, Southgate, N14, London, 19th June 1944

Background imageCivilians Collection: Delayed Action Bomb explodes on King Edward Street while Bomb disposal Team are working

Delayed Action Bomb explodes on King Edward Street while Bomb disposal Team are working on it. Two casualties and L.F.S are called in to clear debris. 9th March 1941

Background imageCivilians Collection: Fountain Road in Hull, Yorkshire, during the blitz of World War Two

Fountain Road in Hull, Yorkshire, during the blitz of World War Two. The emergency services, local people and the army search the rubble and crater lift by the bomb dropped by The Luftwaffe

Background imageCivilians Collection: Bomb damage at Saltburn, children looking at a bombed building from a metal fence

Bomb damage at Saltburn, children looking at a bombed building from a metal fence

Background imageCivilians Collection: Red Cross flag seller in central London catches up on the latest news from Normandy

Red Cross flag seller in central London catches up on the latest news from Normandy following the Allied invasion. 7th June 1944

Background imageCivilians Collection: Women at John I Thorneycroft & Co, Hampton Launch Works

Women at John I Thorneycroft & Co, Hampton Launch Works, Platts Eyot have just put the finishing touches to a Whaleback boat. 25th April 1943

Background imageCivilians Collection: Civilians walk amongst the ruins of Dolphin Street following a further raid on Bristol by

Civilians walk amongst the ruins of Dolphin Street following a further raid on Bristol by the Luftwaffe. The city endured the bombing between 24 November 1940

Background imageCivilians Collection: A long the roads leading to Antwerp an everlasting stream of civilians may be seen flying

A long the roads leading to Antwerp an everlasting stream of civilians may be seen flying before the German shells. But despite " this hurricane of fire and blood

Background imageCivilians Collection: View of the bombed fire station at Tooting in South London following an air raid by

View of the bombed fire station at Tooting in South London following an air raid by the German Luftwaffe. 1943

Background imageCivilians Collection: Bomb damage in Kentish Town, London, 19th June 1944

Bomb damage in Kentish Town, London, 19th June 1944

Background imageCivilians Collection: Bomb damage, London Chest Hospital, Bethnal Green in London, 2st March 1941

Bomb damage, London Chest Hospital, Bethnal Green in London, 2st March 1941

Background imageCivilians Collection: A poor Belgian woman outside her burnt out home in Melle with her four children

A poor Belgian woman outside her burnt out home in Melle with her four children, is forced to beg for money so she can feed her family

Background imageCivilians Collection: A warden helps a survivor retrieve belongings from the rubble that was her home before it

A warden helps a survivor retrieve belongings from the rubble that was her home before it was destroyed in a V2 attack on Leytonstone 3rd November 1944

Background imageCivilians Collection: LCC and Civil Defence workers seen here clearing up following a V2 explosion at the Red

LCC and Civil Defence workers seen here clearing up following a V2 explosion at the Red Lion pub on the corner of Duke Street and Barrett Street, just yards from Selfridges

Background imageCivilians Collection: Salvage workers pick through the burnt out remains of London

Salvage workers pick through the burnt out remains of Londons Guildhall the morning after the Second Great Fire of London

Background imageCivilians Collection: Captured from the retreating German Army in Libya, Northern Africa

Captured from the retreating German Army in Libya, Northern Africa, this huge field gun is one of the many items being prepared as exhibits for the Woolwich " Wings For Victory" week

Background imageCivilians Collection: Mr C. E. Mill and family passing through the devastated streets of residential Plymouth

Mr C. E. Mill and family passing through the devastated streets of residential Plymouth
Mr C.E. Mill and family passing through the devastated streets of residential Plymouth, badly damaged after being being targeted by bombers of the German Luftwaffe in an air raid on the city during

Background imageCivilians Collection: At a football match held at Delivrand, in Normandy, a Scottish Pipe band

At a football match held at Delivrand, in Normandy, a Scottish Pipe band, (Black Watch) entertained the crowd of French civilians and British troops who had gathered to watch the match

Background imageCivilians Collection: A scene inside the Leece Street labour Exchange in Liverpool when the 1920 class of women

A scene inside the Leece Street labour Exchange in Liverpool when the 1920 class of women attended for registration. From early 1941

Background imageCivilians Collection: A scene inside the labour Exchange in Cardiff when the 1920 class of women attended for

A scene inside the labour Exchange in Cardiff when the 1920 class of women attended for registration. From early 1941, it became compulsory for women aged between 18 and 60 to register for war work

Background imageCivilians Collection: Air Raid Precaution training and demonstration taking place in Gainsborough

Air Raid Precaution training and demonstration taking place in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire during the Second World War, in preparation for German air raids on the town. 19th June 1939

Background imageCivilians Collection: Residents of Peel Street, Lincoln digging trenches as precautions against possible air

Residents of Peel Street, Lincoln digging trenches as precautions against possible air raids in the city during the Second World War. 12th September 1939

Background imageCivilians Collection: Residents of Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln digging trenches as precautions against

Residents of Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln digging trenches as precautions against possible air raids in the city during the Second World War. 1940

Background imageCivilians Collection: Residents of a residential are of Cardiff, Wales salvage goods from their homes after it

Residents of a residential are of Cardiff, Wales salvage goods from their homes after it was damaged by German bombs following a raid by the Luftwaffe in the Second World War. Circa 1941

Background imageCivilians Collection: Picture illustrating the tremendous welcome accorded to the British forces who liberated

Picture illustrating the tremendous welcome accorded to the British forces who liberated the Greek capital on 14th October 1944

Background imageCivilians Collection: Members of a crew of a small British steamer which was bombed

Members of a crew of a small British steamer which was bombed and machine gunned by aircraft of the German Luftwaffe off the coast of Norfolk, being landed by lifeboat at Cromer

Background imageCivilians Collection: The staff of a Royal Auxiliary Air Force (RAuxAF) Barrage Balloon depot at Caerau, Ely

The staff of a Royal Auxiliary Air Force (RAuxAF) Barrage Balloon depot at Caerau, Ely, Cardiff during the Second World War. Circa 1941

Background imageCivilians Collection: At various points on the English coast the public are able to enjoy the delights of a day

At various points on the English coast the public are able to enjoy the delights of a day at the seaside as they did in happier pre-war days

Background imageCivilians Collection: Canadian soldiers tend to French Refugees in Normandy shortly after the successful

Canadian soldiers tend to French Refugees in Normandy shortly after the successful Allied landings during the Second World War. Many of the French refugees had not eaten for three or more days

Background imageCivilians Collection: As the Soviet Red Army advance westward into Germany to meet the Allies

As the Soviet Red Army advance westward into Germany to meet the Allies, the German people, caught between two huge armies, jam roads in a frantic effort to get behind American lines

Background imageCivilians Collection: Members of the new London Fire Force swing orchestra, all firemen who have been out in

Members of the new London Fire Force swing orchestra, all firemen who have been out in the London blitz, get together for a practice at their station at Albert Embankment

Background imageCivilians Collection: A lorry in Bethnal Green takes workers and school children to Hackney Wick during

A lorry in Bethnal Green takes workers and school children to Hackney Wick during the Second World War. 21st April 1944

Background imageCivilians Collection: The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment), formerly the 3rd Regiment of Foot

The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment), formerly the 3rd Regiment of Foot, was a line infantry regiment of the British Army traditionally raised in the English county of Kent

Background imageCivilians Collection: In accordance with a request from the Norwegian High Command

In accordance with a request from the Norwegian High Command, British naval forces have evacuated the entire civilian population from an island behind the German lines off the coast of northern

Background imageCivilians Collection: Bomb damage to St. Benedicts Road in Birmingham during Second World War

Bomb damage to St. Benedicts Road in Birmingham during Second World War. 19th August 1940

Background imageCivilians Collection: French civilians search through bombed ruins during Second World War somewhere in France

French civilians search through bombed ruins during Second World War somewhere in France. 20th July 1944

Background imageCivilians Collection: Citizens of Helmond, with a few belongings leaving the town to take shelter behind

Citizens of Helmond, with a few belongings leaving the town to take shelter behind British lines as elements of the 29th Armoured Brigade push on through the town towards Ms. 22nd September 1944

Background imageCivilians Collection: A British soldier of 3rd Division makes friends with a young French couple

A British soldier of 3rd Division makes friends with a young French couple and their baby in a ruined street in Caen following the fall of the town into allied hands. 10th July 1944

Background imageCivilians Collection: Scene in the town of Ede. Holland, following the entry and liberation of the town by

Scene in the town of Ede. Holland, following the entry and liberation of the town by soldiers of the 49th Infantry Division and the 5th Canadian Armoured Division. 17th April 1945

Background imageCivilians Collection: The Russian advance is being eagerly discussed by local residents at this round-table

The Russian advance is being eagerly discussed by local residents at this round-table conference at an outdoor cafe just off the main street in the recently liberated Italian capital city of Rome

Background imageCivilians Collection: The British made landings on Madagascars west coast with the intention of moving

The British made landings on Madagascars west coast with the intention of moving inland from there. In September, the colonial capital of Tana or Antananarivo was captured by the British

Background imageCivilians Collection: British troops spend time with civilians in Central Cairo. 8th March 1942

British troops spend time with civilians in Central Cairo. 8th March 1942

Background imageCivilians Collection: Norwegians being evacuated along with their luggage from the Svalbard Islands late one

Norwegians being evacuated along with their luggage from the Svalbard Islands late one evening during the Spitzbergen Raid. 2nd September 1941

Background imageCivilians Collection: Riding carabaos attached to sleds laden with their household goods

Riding carabaos attached to sleds laden with their household goods, Filipino soldiers return to their homes on Luzon Island, Philippines, after its liberation by American troops

Background imageCivilians Collection: 8th Armys entrance into Florence. Civilians reading an underground newspaper

8th Armys entrance into Florence. Civilians reading an underground newspaper announcing the Allied approach to Florence. Circa 18th August 1944

Background imageCivilians Collection: A view from Prince Street looking towards Merchant Venturers Hall following the German

A view from Prince Street looking towards Merchant Venturers Hall following the German air raid on the city 25th November 1940



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