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The Blitz Collection (page 4)

Background imageThe Blitz Collection: Flames rage through St Lawrence Jewry. Sparks and embers from here set the Guildhall

Flames rage through St Lawrence Jewry. Sparks and embers from here set the Guildhall ablaze. It fell victim to the fires caused by German incendiary bombs dropped on the city of London on the night

Background imageThe Blitz 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 imageThe Blitz Collection: Firefighters clear fire appliances, hoses and ladders buried under debris at Carreras

Firefighters clear fire appliances, hoses and ladders buried under debris at Carreras Tobacco Company. City Road, London. Two firemen were killed and several others injured. 30th December 1940

Background imageThe Blitz Collection: Fire appliances, hoses and ladders buried under debris at Carreras Tobacco Company

Fire appliances, hoses and ladders buried under debris at Carreras Tobacco Company. City Road, London. Two firemen were killed and several others injured. 30th December 1940

Background imageThe Blitz Collection: A member of the Home Guard looks north across the River Thames

A member of the Home Guard looks north across the River Thames, towards St Pauls Cathedral wreathed in flame and smoke as thousands of incendiary bombs are dropped by the Luftwaffe on the city of

Background imageThe Blitz Collection: The shell of a tram caught in the blast from a bomb on Victoria Embankment, London

The shell of a tram caught in the blast from a bomb on Victoria Embankment, London, is silhouetted against the fires on the South Bank of the Thames

Background imageThe Blitz Collection: Fires in the square mile of the city of London seen from the roof of St Paul

Fires in the square mile of the city of London seen from the roof of St Pauls Cathedral 29th - 30th December 1940

Background imageThe Blitz Collection: Statue of the Apostle St. Bartholomew on the roof of the Northern facade of St Paul

Statue of the Apostle St. Bartholomew on the roof of the Northern facade of St Pauls Cathedral silhouetted against the fires that raged around the cathedral

Background imageThe Blitz Collection: Amen Corner shops blaze furiously as nine thousand incendiary bombs fall on the city of

Amen Corner shops blaze furiously as nine thousand incendiary bombs fall on the city of London during a Luftwaffe air raid 29th December 1940

Background imageThe Blitz Collection: Firefighters tackle a blaze in a Timber Yard in Camberwell, London

Firefighters tackle a blaze in a Timber Yard in Camberwell, London. The fire was started by a German incendiary bomb dropped on the city during an air raid on the 8th - 9th December 1940

Background imageThe Blitz Collection: Hull, Yorkshire, January 1949. Hull was damaged severely in The Blitz

Hull, Yorkshire, January 1949. Hull was damaged severely in The Blitz, and picture shows an unstable pillared building finally coming down as it is too unsafe to stay up

Background imageThe Blitz Collection: The remains of the Central Gas Offices, Edmund Street, Birmingham

The remains of the Central Gas Offices, Edmund Street, Birmingham, following a heavy air raid on the city. 23rd November 1940

Background imageThe Blitz Collection: Firemen and rescue worker survey the scene after a direct hit on the Birmingham to

Firemen and rescue worker survey the scene after a direct hit on the Birmingham to Worcester canal at the Bournville canal tunnel

Background imageThe Blitz Collection: The crater left after a direct hit on the Birmingham to Worcester canal at the Bournville

The crater left after a direct hit on the Birmingham to Worcester canal at the Bournville canal tunnel, Draining the canal of millions of gallons of water and flooding the nearby Cadburys factory

Background imageThe Blitz Collection: The spire of St Thomas Church, Bath Row, Birmingham is all that remains of this neo

The spire of St Thomas Church, Bath Row, Birmingham is all that remains of this neo classical church following a heavy raid on the city. 12th December 1940

Background imageThe Blitz Collection: The shattered remains of a gas main in Stoney Lane, Birmingham that received a direct

The shattered remains of a gas main in Stoney Lane, Birmingham that received a direct hit during a heavy air raid on the city.13th December 1940

Background imageThe Blitz Collection: Burnt out houses and rubble are all that remain of Alfred Road, Sparkbrook

Burnt out houses and rubble are all that remain of Alfred Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham following a heavy air raid on the city. 2nd January 1941

Background imageThe Blitz Collection: The west door of St Martins Church in the Bull Ring

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

Background imageThe Blitz Collection: One of the church wardens surveys the damage to St Martins Church in the Bull Ring

One of the church wardens surveys the damage to St Martins Church in the Bull Ring, Birmingham the morning after a heavy air raid on the city. 10th April 1941

Background imageThe Blitz Collection: The shattered remains of W. H. Smart in Wrentham Street, Birmingham following the air raid

The shattered remains of W. H. Smart in Wrentham Street, Birmingham following the air raid
The shattered remains of W.H. Smart in Wrentham Street, Birmingham following the air raid of 9th April 1941

Background imageThe Blitz Collection: Houses in Kings Heath, Birmingham, damaged following a raid on the city. 28th August 1940

Houses in Kings Heath, Birmingham, damaged following a raid on the city. 28th August 1940

Background imageThe Blitz Collection: The burnt out shell of Lawrence Brothers Manufacturers, 45 Dudley Street

The burnt out shell of Lawrence Brothers Manufacturers, 45 Dudley Street, Birmingham the morning after an air raid on the city 25th October 1940

Background imageThe Blitz Collection: Residents gather around a water filled crater outside a public house in Newtown Row

Residents gather around a water filled crater outside a public house in Newtown Row, Birmingham, following a raid on the city. 17th October 1940

Background imageThe Blitz Collection: Rescue workers searching the rubble of a house in Aston, Birmingham

Rescue workers searching the rubble of a house in Aston, Birmingham, following a air on the city. 19th October 1940

Background imageThe Blitz Collection: Householders search through the remains of their bombed home, searching for belongings

Householders search through the remains of their bombed home, searching for belongings. 19th October 1940

Background imageThe Blitz Collection: Saved by Shelter. Eight residents from Slade Road, Erdington, Birmingham

Saved by Shelter. Eight residents from Slade Road, Erdington, Birmingham, were in this Anderson shelter when an oil bombEfell at the door during a raid on the city. Two menEwere slightly injured

Background imageThe Blitz Collection: Ambulance drivers survey the remains of their first-aid post, in Aston, Birmingham

Ambulance drivers survey the remains of their first-aid post, in Aston, Birmingham, wrecked during a raid on the city. 19th October 1940

Background imageThe Blitz Collection: A warden searches the damaged wards of Erdington House hospital following a raid

A warden searches the damaged wards of Erdington House hospital following a raid on the city. 21st October 1940

Background imageThe Blitz Collection: Crater in the courtyard of Erdington House Hospital, which caused substantial damage to

Crater in the courtyard of Erdington House Hospital, which caused substantial damage to the building, following a raid on the city. 21st October 1940

Background imageThe Blitz Collection: Damage to the dining room of Clent school following a German air raid on the city of

Damage to the dining room of Clent school following a German air raid on the city of Birmingham. 28th September 1940

Background imageThe Blitz Collection: Damage to Erdington House hospital following a raid on the city. 21st October 1940

Damage to Erdington House hospital following a raid on the city. 21st October 1940

Background imageThe Blitz Collection: A. R. P workers clearing the debris from a wrecked Smethwick Stables where four horses

A. R. P workers clearing the debris from a wrecked Smethwick Stables where four horses
A.R.P workers clearing the debris from a wrecked Smethwick Stables where four horses were killed during a raid on the city. 23rd October 1940

Background imageThe Blitz Collection: Firemen fight a fire at Marshall & Snellgroves department store, New Street, Birmingham

Firemen fight a fire at Marshall & Snellgroves department store, New Street, Birmingham, caused by an incendiary bomb dropped during an air raid on the city. 25th October 1940

Background imageThe Blitz Collection: St Michaels Church, Upper Pit, Street in the city of Liverpool

St Michaels Church, Upper Pit, Street in the city of Liverpool, Merseyside after a it was hit in the Blitz. It retained its steeple but the insides were ruined. Picture dated circa 6th May 1941

Background imageThe Blitz Collection: Damaged beds inside a bomb shelter during the Second World War. 17th February 1941

Damaged beds inside a bomb shelter during the Second World War. 17th February 1941

Background imageThe Blitz Collection: The CWS shop and office in Pershore Street, Birmingham

The CWS shop and office in Pershore Street, Birmingham, which were completely burnt following a raid on the city. 29th October 1940

Background imageThe Blitz Collection: Firemen dampening down the CWS shop and offices in Pershore Street, Birmingham

Firemen dampening down the CWS shop and offices in Pershore Street, Birmingham, which were completely burnt following a raid on the city. 29th October 1940

Background imageThe Blitz Collection: The burnt out remains of the Methodist Church, Bristol Street, Birmingham

The burnt out remains of the Methodist Church, Bristol Street, Birmingham, following an air raid on the city. 29th October 1940

Background imageThe Blitz Collection: Firemen dampening down the burnt out shell of the Dobson & Crowther factory, Aston Road

Firemen dampening down the burnt out shell of the Dobson & Crowther factory, Aston Road, Birmingham, following a raid on the city 1st November 1940

Background imageThe Blitz Collection: A direct hit on a house in Cromer Road, Balsall Heath, Birmingham following an air raid

A direct hit on a house in Cromer Road, Balsall Heath, Birmingham following an air raid on the city. 29th October 1940

Background imageThe Blitz Collection: A rescue squad at work searching for survivors of a house which received a direct hit

A rescue squad at work searching for survivors of a house which received a direct hit close to central Birmingham following an air raid on the city. 2nd November 1940

Background imageThe Blitz Collection: Firemen dampen down and rescue squads search the shattered remains of John Bright Street

Firemen dampen down and rescue squads search the shattered remains of John Bright Street, Birmingham, following a heavy air raid on the city. 20th November 1940

Background imageThe Blitz Collection: A bus on its side after being caught in the blast of a bomb in Sparkbrook

A bus on its side after being caught in the blast of a bomb in Sparkbrook, Birmingham, following an air raid on the city. 20th November 1940

Background imageThe Blitz Collection: Firemen dampen down the shattered remains of John Bright Street, Birmingham

Firemen dampen down the shattered remains of John Bright Street, Birmingham, following a heavy air raid on the city. 20th November 1940

Background imageThe Blitz Collection: The burnt out remains of the altar and nave of St Agathas Church, Sparkbrook

The burnt out remains of the altar and nave of St Agathas Church, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, following a direct hit during an air raid on the city. 20th November 1940

Background imageThe Blitz Collection: Workmen shift through the crater and basement of the Hereford Hotel, Villa Cross

Workmen shift through the crater and basement of the Hereford Hotel, Villa Cross, Birmingham. The building received a direct hit killing twenty people who were sheltering in the basement

Background imageThe Blitz Collection: A bomb crater in Bromford Road, Birmingham following a raid on the city. 14th August 1940

A bomb crater in Bromford Road, Birmingham following a raid on the city. 14th August 1940

Background imageThe Blitz Collection: A damage house in Tyburn Road, Edrdington, Birmingham following a raid on the city

A damage house in Tyburn Road, Edrdington, Birmingham following a raid on the city. 14th August 1940



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