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Members of the National Fire Service (NFS ) and heavy rescue help lift and clear rubble from a block of Chelsea flats, which received a direct hit during the previous nights air raid on the city
The clear up operation and the search for survivors and victims of the first V1 attack on the Grove Road railway bridge, Mile End, London. 14th June 1944
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
Imra the Alsatian, one of Londons search and rescue dogs seen here searching for trapped survivors at the site of a V2 explosion in Leytonstone 3rd November 1944
The Bank of England and Royal Exchange after the raid during the night of 11 January 1941. The bomb exploded in the booking-hall of the Bank Underground Station killing 51
Bomb damage around the City of London following the most devastating raid on London which took place on the night of 10/11 May 1941. The moon was full and the Thames had a very low ebb tide
Sun set over the city of London following the most devastating raid on London which took place on the night of 10/11 May 1941. The moon was full and the Thames had a very low ebb tide
Repatriated wounded soldiers seen here with their families after returning home. Circa October 1943
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
Fires caused by the dropping of thousands of incendiary bombs by the Luftwaffe on the City of London on the night of the 29th December 1940 seen from the roof of the Daily Mirror building in Fetters
Salvage workers pick through the burnt out remains of Londons Guildhall the morning after the Second Great Fire of London
A party of rescue workers part of the ARP seen here checking houses damage by blast for trapped residents following a day light air raid on London. 2nd October 1940
Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery seen here enjoying the play " The Wind of Heaven" at St James Theatre, London. 24th May 1945
VJ Day celebrations in Piccadilly Circus, London after the surrender of the Japanese bring an end to the Second World War. 15th August 1945
The reflection of a member of the Home Guard. Seen here in a puddle at an un-named colliery. Circa June 1940
Station Officer Brown of the London Fire Service (LFS) with firemen Munkley and Matthews using breathing apparatus during the Second World War. 17th October 1940
Bomb damage at Invicta Road, East Greenwich, London during the Second World War. Sub station 54 at East Greenwich received a direct by High Explosive bomb
Mrs Northwood, a cleaner and volunteer fire watcher at St. Marlborough Street labour exchange, London, during the Second World War. 5th March 1944
Firemen tackle a blaze near Waterloo Station where a store of phosphorous bombs was set on fire during the second World War. 23rd June 1944
V2 rocket incident at Middlesex Street, Aldgate, showing extent of damage. A clothes warehouse was hit (Norwegian Clothing Ltd) and some of the stores caught fire
German air raid on the city of London during the Second World War. Devastation to housing caused by German bombs on Joiner Street, Southwark, London. Circa 1941
Troops clear bomb damage to St Michael Chapel at Canterbury Cathedral after it was damaged in an air raid by the German Luftwaffe during the Second World War Circa June 1942
Damage to a residential street in Stepney caused when an enemy aircraft crashed, causing wreckage to be flung across railway lines and a large number of houses
A London sergeant and US Military Police on duty guarding the Royal Cinema in central London during the Second World War. 28th April 1944
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
General de Gaulle shakes the hand of a Home Guard officer, Lt-Col. John H. Lewis. Looking on are the Lord Mayor, Norman Tiptaft, and also Col. Piggott
A crowd gathered in Victoria-square welcomed General de Gaulle, Commander of the Free French Forces, to Birmingham. The General visited the city to inspect a number of factories
Searchlight school, Birmingham. Unarmed training being given to the soldiers of a searchlight division in the West Midlands 3rd April 1942
General de Gaulle, Commander of the Free French Forces, arriving at the banqueting room at the Council House, Birmingham, for a civic luncheon given by the Lord Mayor
King Haakon of Norway inspects a Guard of Honour by the Birmingham Zone of the Home Guard, during a visit to an un-named Midlands aircraft factory. 8th April 1942
King Haakon of Norway during a visit to an un-named Midlands aircraft factory. 8th April 1942
King Haakon of Norway inspects a Guard of Honour on 8th April 1942, accompanied by Col. J. Clive Piggott (late Capt. Coldstream Guards), Commander of the Birmingham Zone of the Home Guard
Women munition workers parade through central Birmingham as part of War Production Worker Week. 4th September 1941
New bunks fitted in a public air raid shelter to make sheltering from enemy air raids slightly more comfortable. 4th October 1940
Smoke rises from the smouldering remains of the Bull Ring, Birmingham following a heavy air raid on the city 10th April 1941
Valentine tanks straight off the production line are put through their paces at Leyland & Birmingham Railway Carriage and Wagon company at Smethwick. 1st August 1941
Women of the ATS working theEpredictors at an anti aircraft battery in the West Midlands. 12 December 1941
Searchlight School, Birmingham. Soldiers being given training on the 90 cm Projector Anti-Aircraft searchlight. 3rd April 1942
Matilda and Valentine tanks parade through central Birmingham as part of War Production Worker Week. 4th September 1941
Searchlight school, Birmingham. Physical training being given to the soldiers of a searchlight division in the West Midlands 3rd April 1942
Women of the ATS operating a identification telescope at an anti aircraft battery in the West Midlands. 12 December 1941
Women of the ATS who are operate the height finder optics at an anti aircraft battery in the West Midlands. Seen here receiving training on how to fight fires at the barracks 12 December 1941
The points"rationing for canned foods started to-day. 1st December 1941The points" rationing for canned foods started to-day. 1st December 1941. Our picture shows a scene in a Birmingham store as the points coupon books came out for the first time
Home Guard Round Up Enemy"in Birmingham All-Night TestHome Guard Round Up Enemy" in Birmingham All-Night Test. Incidents during the mock invasion operations in the Birmingham area 12th July 1941
Mrs Burrows makes useful gas mask cases for her daughters during the Second World War. Picture shows: Pamela and Beverly Burrows with their home made gas mask cases. 15th December 1939
Mr C. E. Mill and family passing through the devastated streets of residential PlymouthMr 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
From the top of a 55 foot fire watch tower In Rendlesham Forest near Woodbridge in East Anglia, 21 year old Miss Maude Middleditch does a dally 9 and half hours watch over millions of pine trees
