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Background imageHome Front Collection: A woman enjoys a cup of tea in the midst of the bomb damage at New Cross after air raids

A woman enjoys a cup of tea in the midst of the bomb damage at New Cross after air raids on London in World War Two June 1944

Background imageHome Front Collection: Lifeboatmen who rescue airmen. Sheringham, Norfolk, lifeboatmen stand by during

Lifeboatmen who rescue airmen. Sheringham, Norfolk, lifeboatmen stand by during operational flights over the North Sea to rescue airmen who may drop into the " drink" on their way out or

Background imageHome Front Collection: A Heinkel 111 bomber aircraft of the German Luftwaffe flies over Tower Bridge

A Heinkel 111 bomber aircraft of the German Luftwaffe flies over Tower Bridge on the River Thames in London during the Battle of Britain in World War Two. 7th September 1940

Background imageHome Front Collection: An Anderson air raid shelter in the back garden of a Bristol home during the Second World

An Anderson air raid shelter in the back garden of a Bristol home during the Second World War, with sandbags for extra protection against the falling bombs. Circa October 1939

Background imageHome Front Collection: The Cambridgeshire Home Guard pictured during the Second World War, 1941

The Cambridgeshire Home Guard pictured during the Second World War, 1941

Background imageHome Front Collection: Evacuees during World War Two. 3rd September 1939

Evacuees during World War Two. 3rd September 1939

Background imageHome Front Collection: The Fortune of War pub in Plainmoor, Torquay survived a bomb at the junction of St

The Fortune of War pub in Plainmoor, Torquay survived a bomb at the junction of St Marychurch Road and Warbro Road, Torquay during the Bank Holiday raid which destroyed houses further up the road in

Background imageHome Front Collection: Scene showing a destroyed residential street in the city of Plymouth following an air

Scene showing a destroyed residential street in the city of Plymouth following an air raid by the German Luftwaffe during the Second World War. 13th August 1943

Background imageHome Front Collection: A two thousand pound unexploded bomb was discovered in the garden of a house at Belgrave

A two thousand pound unexploded bomb was discovered in the garden of a house at Belgrave Road, Plymouth today. It was necessary to evacuate 300 people until a Bomb disposal Squad had removed

Background imageHome Front Collection: Hull, Yorkshire, World War Two. A bomb disposal unit pictured with an

Hull, Yorkshire, World War Two. A bomb disposal unit pictured with an unexploded bomb that has been found in Craven Street, Hull

Background imageHome Front Collection: Returning evacuee children wave goodbye to Derby as their train moves out

Returning evacuee children wave goodbye to Derby as their train moves out, bound for London and their homes. 15th June 1945

Background imageHome Front Collection: Birmingham Evacuees arrive at Ripley station 15th November 1940

Birmingham Evacuees arrive at Ripley station 15th November 1940

Background imageHome Front Collection: Land girls on their way home from the field in military area East Anglia The harvest has

Land girls on their way home from the field in military area East Anglia The harvest has to be got within fourteen days MSI WW2

Background imageHome Front Collection: Bomb damage in Bristol after an attack by a lone Nazi German Luftwaffe raider on 28th

Bomb damage in Bristol after an attack by a lone Nazi German Luftwaffe raider on 28th August 1942, eighteen months since the last attack of the Bristol Blitz in the Second World War

Background imageHome Front Collection: St Martins Church in the Bull Ring, Birmingham the morning after a heavy air raid

St Martins Church in the Bull Ring, Birmingham the morning after a heavy air raid on the city. 10th April 1941

Background imageHome Front Collection: Members of the volunteer Overseas Contingent of the National Fire Service have issued

Members of the volunteer Overseas Contingent of the National Fire Service have issued with special kit in readiness for service

Background imageHome Front Collection: Dispatch Rider Violet Goozee. March 1944 P009053

Dispatch Rider Violet Goozee. March 1944 P009053

Background imageHome Front Collection: The Mayor of Reading, Councillor W. E. C. McIlroy, inspecting members of the Auxiliary

The Mayor of Reading, Councillor W. E. C. McIlroy, inspecting members of the Auxiliary
The Mayor of Reading, Councillor W.E.C. McIlroy, inspecting members of the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) at a display in the city centre during the Second World War. 11th June 1942

Background imageHome Front Collection: The scene at No. 38 Dudley Road, Folkestone when a shell fired from the German batteries

The scene at No. 38 Dudley Road, Folkestone when a shell fired from the German batteries
The scene at No.38 Dudley Road, Folkestone when a shell fired from the German batteries on the French coast struck the house

Background imageHome Front Collection: Bombers of the German Luftwaffe in flight over London during the Battle of Britain

Bombers of the German Luftwaffe in flight over London during the Battle of Britain. Picture shows: Two Dornier 217s flying above fires started by bombs in the neighbourhood of Beckton gas works in

Background imageHome Front Collection: Inside the factory of Messrs WM Lawrence and Co, Colwick, Nottingham

Inside the factory of Messrs WM Lawrence and Co, Colwick, Nottingham. Aircrafts are being made in one half of the factory, and furniture in the other half. Picture taken 23rd October 1944

Background imageHome Front Collection: Demolition squads at work after a Nazi Luftwaffe raid on Liverpool and Merseyside

Demolition squads at work after a Nazi Luftwaffe raid on Liverpool and Merseyside. Original caption suggests the picture was taken in Opie Street or Great Homer Street, Liverpool

Background imageHome Front Collection: Lambeth and Kennington area of London - April 1941. Picture shows The Old

Lambeth and Kennington area of London - April 1941. Picture shows The Old Tennants Hostel on the left. Possibly Newburn Street but this is not confirmed

Background imageHome Front Collection: Second World War, Canterbury Cathedral damaged during the raid. June 1942

Second World War, Canterbury Cathedral damaged during the raid. June 1942

Background imageHome Front Collection: The Lord Mayor of Cardiff (Alderman James Hellyer - {pictured right}

The Lord Mayor of Cardiff (Alderman James Hellyer - {pictured right}) drawing his Points ration book at the City Hall, Cardiff

Background imageHome Front Collection: RAF Pilots scramble during th Battle of Britain Conflict World War Two Pilots

RAF Pilots scramble during th Battle of Britain Conflict World War Two Pilots running Aircraft Fighter Supermarine Spitfire Airfield England DH Circa July 1940 1940s © Mirrorpix dvdnews

Background imageHome Front Collection: Birmingham factory worker Edith Hill of 74 Boulton Road, Handsworth

Birmingham factory worker Edith Hill of 74 Boulton Road, Handsworth, at work setting cutting tools for machines which bore Ant-Aircraft shells at a factory in the West Midlands during the Second

Background imageHome Front Collection: St Pauls Cathedral flood lit during the VE day celebrations to celebrate victory in

St Pauls Cathedral flood lit during the VE day celebrations to celebrate victory in Europe. 8th May 1945

Background imageHome Front 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 imageHome Front Collection: Removing a 1 ton bomb from Brixton Hill in South London after an air raid during

Removing a 1 ton bomb from Brixton Hill in South London after an air raid during the Second World war. Circa 1941

Background imageHome Front Collection: The Sutton Coalfield Battalion of the Warwickshire Home Guard paraded for inspection

The Sutton Coalfield Battalion of the Warwickshire Home Guard paraded for inspection. Captain Wilfrid Bigwood the Commanding Officer

Background imageHome Front Collection: Burnt out shops in Spiceal Street, Birmingham following a heavy air raid on the city

Burnt out shops in Spiceal Street, Birmingham following a heavy air raid on the city 10th April 1941

Background imageHome Front Collection: Sapper Bob White takes a deep breath, and tries to slide a rope round a bomb

Sapper Bob White takes a deep breath, and tries to slide a rope round a bomb. The bomb is buried at the back of a hotel in Canning Town, London. Pictured, Bob White takes another plunge. July 1949

Background imageHome Front Collection: German submarine seen in Cardiff, just after the end of the War in Europe

German submarine seen in Cardiff, just after the end of the War in Europe. It is the U - 1023. Commander H A L Marsham is seen on the vessel. Picture taken 16th June 1945

Background imageHome Front Collection: The Treasury, Whitehall, after being hit by a bomb. Circa 1940

The Treasury, Whitehall, after being hit by a bomb. Circa 1940

Background imageHome Front Collection: Bound for the country - South Shields Children who are to live in the country under

Bound for the country - South Shields Children who are to live in the country under the boroughs latest evacuation scheme pictured in happy mood while waiting to leave by train to-day. 7th July 1941

Background imageHome Front Collection: Members of the Bomb disposal squad measuring the length of a time delayed bomb taken

Members of the Bomb disposal squad measuring the length of a time delayed bomb taken from a shop in Brixton Hill, South London during the Second World War. Circa 1940

Background imageHome Front Collection: Members of a army bomb disposal squad rolling a unexploded German bomb through a London

Members of a army bomb disposal squad rolling a unexploded German bomb through a London Park after defusing it. The bomb was later taken to Hackney Marsh where it was exploded. Circa September 1940

Background imageHome Front Collection: Members of a army bomb disposal squad placing an explosive charge around the fuse of an

Members of a army bomb disposal squad placing an explosive charge around the fuse of an unexploded German bomb in a London Park prior to detonation. Circa September 1940

Background imageHome Front 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 imageHome Front 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 imageHome Front 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 imageHome Front Collection: Sunlight filters through the roof of St. Pancras station London England during the war

Sunlight filters through the roof of St. Pancras station London England during the war. Mail bags are piled up at the edge of the platform awaiting the mail train

Background imageHome Front Collection: The frozen River Thames at Teddington January 1940

The frozen River Thames at Teddington January 1940

Background imageHome Front Collection: Land Army girls learning the acient art of eel clotting near Axbridge, Somerset

Land Army girls learning the acient art of eel clotting near Axbridge, Somerset. 11th August 1943

Background imageHome Front Collection: World War Two Air Raid Damage Liverpool Bomb damage at Liverpool

World War Two Air Raid Damage Liverpool Bomb damage at Liverpool, civilians walking under damage power lines after the blitz © dm op222f

Background imageHome Front Collection: Young girls showing off one of six pairs of knickers that they made from an old night

Young girls showing off one of six pairs of knickers that they made from an old night dress. April 1941

Background imageHome Front Collection: Scene showing the bomb damage in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk following an air raid by

Scene showing the bomb damage in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk following an air raid by the German Luftwaffe. German planes dropped around 1



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