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Background imageDestroyed Collection: Saxony Road, Kensington, Liverpool, bomb damage to rear entrance of working class pub in

Saxony Road, Kensington, Liverpool, bomb damage to rear entrance of working class pub in during recent air raid, pictured Wednesday 13th November 1940

Background imageDestroyed Collection: Five people in Exeter owe their lives to the Morrison shelter

Five people in Exeter owe their lives to the Morrison shelter. Their two story house received a direct hit and completely buried the shelter during the " Baedeker" raid on the city

Background imageDestroyed Collection: The tomb of Oliver Goldsmith in the Temple, London, damaged by the blitz on the nights of

The tomb of Oliver Goldsmith in the Temple, London, damaged by the blitz on the nights of May 10th & 11th 1941

Background imageDestroyed Collection: The shattered nave of Llandaff Cathedral in the harsh light of dawn on January 3rd

The shattered nave of Llandaff Cathedral in the harsh light of dawn on January 3rd, 1941 following a German bombing raid. Cardiff air raid

Background imageDestroyed Collection: Many months of bombing have proved the worth of surface shelters

Many months of bombing have proved the worth of surface shelters. Time and again properly built surface shelters have kept thousands of people safe, even when surrounding buildings have been wrecked

Background imageDestroyed Collection: Mr McGregor stands amidst the debris of his house, following a Baedeker Raid on York

Mr McGregor stands amidst the debris of his house, following a Baedeker Raid on York. The Morrison shelter which saved his life

Background imageDestroyed Collection: Picture shows Costellos Corner, the junction of Jameson Street with Savile Street

Picture shows Costellos Corner, the junction of Jameson Street with Savile Street and George Street, Hull, Yorkshire. ***Note

Background imageDestroyed Collection: The British Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier HMS Ark Royal lists badly after being torpedoed

The British Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier HMS Ark Royal lists badly after being torpedoed by German U-boats 30 miles off the coast of Gibraltar during the Second World War

Background imageDestroyed Collection: Graveyard of Nazi bombers in Libya. Part of a collection of Stukas destroyed by Allied

Graveyard of Nazi bombers in Libya. Part of a collection of Stukas destroyed by Allied
Graveyard of Nazi bombers in Libya.Part of a collection of Stukas destroyed by Allied forces during the Second World. January 1942

Background imageDestroyed Collection: The 'Duc De Genes', a 12, 000 ton boat from La Valence Genes in Italy

The "Duc De Genes", a 12, 000 ton boat from La Valence Genes in Italy
The " Duc De Genes", a 12, 000 ton boat from La Valence Genes in Italy, pictured after being struck by a torpedo off the coast of Spain during the Second World War. Circa 1942

Background imageDestroyed Collection: Jamaica Street, Liverpool, debris from War remain, Wednesday 11th March 1959

Jamaica Street, Liverpool, debris from War remain, Wednesday 11th March 1959

Background imageDestroyed Collection: The wreckage of a house in Liverpool after air raids this morning

The wreckage of a house in Liverpool after air raids this morning, Friday 6th September 1940

Background imageDestroyed Collection: Liverpool, aftermath of seven nights blitz by hundreds of Nazi bombers, May 1941

Liverpool, aftermath of seven nights blitz by hundreds of Nazi bombers, May 1941. The peak of the bombing occurred from 1st to 7th May 1941

Background imageDestroyed Collection: Remarkable escape for occupants of these two shelters, when one home was completely

Remarkable escape for occupants of these two shelters, when one home was completely wrecked and the one seen in photograph damaged as a result of Sunday nights raid in Liverpool

Background imageDestroyed Collection: Remains of Liverpool Market after raid during night of Saturday 20th December 1941

Remains of Liverpool Market after raid during night of Saturday 20th December 1941

Background imageDestroyed Collection: Homes destroyed on Anthony Street in Liverpool during last nights raids

Homes destroyed on Anthony Street in Liverpool during last nights raids, pictured Wednesday 16th April 1941

Background imageDestroyed Collection: Ruins of Liverpool Museum following air raid on May 3rd 1941

Ruins of Liverpool Museum following air raid on May 3rd 1941

Background imageDestroyed Collection: Churchyard vandals are destroying Guisboroughs historic heritage

Churchyard vandals are destroying Guisboroughs historic heritage. Ancient gravestones are being smashed and sprayed with red paint. 22nd March 1985

Background imageDestroyed Collection: During the second world war, a little boy stands outside the shambles of his bombed home

During the second world war, a little boy stands outside the shambles of his bombed home. In his hands, a photograph of the Royal Family. Liverpool, circa 1941. blitzliverpool

Background imageDestroyed Collection: Cook Street Arcade which was attacked by German bombs on the 3rd May 1941

Cook Street Arcade which was attacked by German bombs on the 3rd May 1941. Liverpool, Merseyside, May 1941. blitzliverpool

Background imageDestroyed Collection: A row of houses in Livingstone Street, Birkenhead, which was destroyed by bombs during

A row of houses in Livingstone Street, Birkenhead, which was destroyed by bombs during the Second World War. A crowd has gathered to survey the mound of rubble that is all that remains of a block of

Background imageDestroyed Collection: Second World War in Merseyside. The ruins of the organ in Wallasey Town Hall

Second World War in Merseyside. The ruins of the organ in Wallasey Town Hall, which was damaged by a bomb during the air raids. No one was injured. 31st August 1940. blitzliverpool

Background imageDestroyed Collection: Hamburg on the day of its surrender-May 3 1945. Picture Shows three minutes after

Hamburg on the day of its surrender-May 3 1945. Picture Shows three minutes after surrender time on May 3 The City was devastated, apparently deserted

Background imageDestroyed Collection: RAF bomber damage in Hanover The devastation caused by RAF bombing to a large factory

RAF bomber damage in Hanover The devastation caused by RAF bombing to a large factory and rail-yard in the centre of Hanover by the main station. 11th April 1945

Background imageDestroyed Collection: Air Raid Bomb Damage in Leytonstone, October 1944 Firemen

Air Raid Bomb Damage in Leytonstone, October 1944 Firemen, members of the Home Guard, the Air Raid Precaution wardens and civilans search the wreckage of bomb damaged houses following a V1 flying

Background imageDestroyed Collection: BOSTONS ATTACK ST ELWORKS AT DEMAIN, FRANCE. These planes which fly close

BOSTONS ATTACK ST ELWORKS AT DEMAIN, FRANCE. These planes which fly close together about five miles south west of Valenciennes

Background imageDestroyed Collection: COASTAL COMMAND AIRCRAFT GO IN HARBOUR AFTER ENEMY SHIPPING

COASTAL COMMAND AIRCRAFT GO IN HARBOUR AFTER ENEMY SHIPPING. After searching the Fjorde and shipping lanes along the coast of Norway on 21.10.1944 and finding no Germans targets on the move

Background imageDestroyed Collection: HAMBURG ON THE DAY OF ITS SURRENDER Minutes after surrender on May 3 1945

HAMBURG ON THE DAY OF ITS SURRENDER Minutes after surrender on May 3 1945 the city was devastated, apparently deserted. Huge concrete ack-ack fortresses stand amid ruined dock

Background imageDestroyed Collection: MOSQUITOS ATTACK HAUGE TARGER. By pin-pointing

MOSQUITOS ATTACK HAUGE TARGER. By pin-pointing, attacking and destroying one particular building in the Hague RAF mosquitos of the 2nd tactical air force Carried out one of the most brilliant

Background imageDestroyed Collection: TRAIN LOAD OF FLYING BOMBS BLOWN UP RAF TYPHOONS. A train load of I20 flying

TRAIN LOAD OF FLYING BOMBS BLOWN UP RAF TYPHOONS. A train load of I20 flying bombs intended for London was attacked and destroyed by RAF rocket firing typhoons near the Albert canal

Background imageDestroyed Collection: RAF ATTACK ON GERMAN ESCAPE FERRY. The attack by RAF Mitchells

RAF ATTACK ON GERMAN ESCAPE FERRY. The attack by RAF Mitchells and Bostons of 2nd RAF on Breskens opposite Flushing in Holland on 11.9.1944 Several barges

Background imageDestroyed Collection: RAF Venturas blitz Ijmuiden steel works by day. Ventura aircraft of the RAF Bomber

RAF Venturas blitz Ijmuiden steel works by day. Ventura aircraft of the RAF Bomber command, escorted by fighters, carried out a daylight attack on the royal dutch blast Furnaoes

Background imageDestroyed Collection: A 40 feet hole made by RAF bombs in the roof of one of the U-boat pens at Brest

A 40 feet hole made by RAF bombs in the roof of one of the U-boat pens at Brest

Background imageDestroyed Collection: Damaged enemy aircraft and workshops at derna Aerodrome

Damaged enemy aircraft and workshops at derna Aerodrome. This picture shows how the aerodrome looked after RAF had visited it

Background imageDestroyed Collection: Aerial picture shows daylight attack on the docks at Den Helder, Holland on 23. 12

Aerial picture shows daylight attack on the docks at Den Helder, Holland on 23. 12
Aerial picture shows daylight attack on the docks at Den Helder, Holland on 23.12.1942 The bombers were escorted by RAF fighters

Background imageDestroyed Collection: The damage caused to Llandaff Cathedral, Cardiff, during a German wartime air raid - Jan

The damage caused to Llandaff Cathedral, Cardiff, during a German wartime air raid - Jan 1941

Background imageDestroyed Collection: A fire blazes at the Cold Storage building, Adam Street, Cardiff

A fire blazes at the Cold Storage building, Adam Street, Cardiff, following a German air raid - Jan 1941

Background imageDestroyed Collection: War - World War II - Picture of the damage caused by German bombers during air raids over

War - World War II - Picture of the damage caused by German bombers during air raids over Cardiff. Picture shows Albany Road, Cardiff - Jan 1941

Background imageDestroyed Collection: WW2 bomb damage to church building in Yarmouth, Norfolk, East Anglia. June 1943

WW2 bomb damage to church building in Yarmouth, Norfolk, East Anglia. June 1943

Background imageDestroyed Collection: Gosford Street, Coventry. This image shows bomb damage after the air raids of 1940

Gosford Street, Coventry. This image shows bomb damage after the air raids of 1940 and 1941. c.1940


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