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Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: Aviation - RAF St Athan - Sgt Paul Burgess (left) and Cpl Martin Simmonds with the De

Aviation - RAF St Athan - Sgt Paul Burgess (left) and Cpl Martin Simmonds with the De Havilland Mosquito which is being restored at RAF St Athan for eventual display at RAF Hendon

Background imageWorld War Ii 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 imageWorld War Ii 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 imageWorld War Ii 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 imageWorld War Ii 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 imageWorld War Ii Collection: The frozen River Thames at Teddington January 1940

The frozen River Thames at Teddington January 1940

Background imageWorld War Ii 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 imageWorld War Ii Collection: Birmingham Blitz during the Second World War. Damage to John Bright Street

Birmingham Blitz during the Second World War. Damage to John Bright Street following an air raid. 20th November 1940

Background imageWorld War Ii 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 imageWorld War Ii Collection: Bomb damage in Kentish Town, London, 19th June 1944

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

Background imageWorld War Ii 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 imageWorld War Ii Collection: V2 Rocket incident at Tewkesbury, Seven Sisters. 60 houses destroyed, 900 people homeless

V2 Rocket incident at Tewkesbury, Seven Sisters. 60 houses destroyed, 900 people homeless. 20th January 1945

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: Dame Vera Lynn opens a Blitz Experience exhibition at Coventry

Dame Vera Lynn opens a Blitz Experience exhibition at Coventrys Museum of British Road Transport. Coventry, West Midlands. 14th November 1990

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: Firefighters of the Auxiliary Fire Service attend the scene of a blazing building near

Firefighters of the Auxiliary Fire Service attend the scene of a blazing building near Piccadillly, Central London, after high explosive bombs were dropped by the German Luftwaffe on a raid

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: Cliff Richard, Dame Vera Lynn and Harry Secombe, singing for the crowds gathered at

Cliff Richard, Dame Vera Lynn and Harry Secombe, singing for the crowds gathered at Buckingham Palace for World War II VE day 50th anniversary celebrations. 8th May 1995

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: Dame Vera Lynn singing for the crowds gathered at Buckingham Palace for World War II VE

Dame Vera Lynn singing for the crowds gathered at Buckingham Palace for World War II VE day 50th anniversary celebrations. 8th May 1995

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: Dame Vera Lynn, Cliff Richard and Harry Secombe, singing for the crowds gathered at

Dame Vera Lynn, Cliff Richard and Harry Secombe, singing for the crowds gathered at Buckingham Palace for World War II VE day 50th anniversary celebrations. 8th May 1995

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: Cliff Richard singing for the crowds gathered at Buckingham Palace for World War II VE

Cliff Richard singing for the crowds gathered at Buckingham Palace for World War II VE day 50th anniversary celebrations. 8th May 1995

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: Liverpool Blitz damage. Part of the damage to St Michaels Church, Pitt Street

Liverpool Blitz damage. Part of the damage to St Michaels Church, Pitt Street, Liverpool, which was hit on more than one occasion. 24th May 1941

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: Bomb damage in Liverpool. South Castle Street, Liverpool

Bomb damage in Liverpool. South Castle Street, Liverpool, which was attacked by a Nazi bomb. July 1941. blitzliverpool

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: Bomb damage in Liverpool. Shep, the old dog standing outside the door of his home after

Bomb damage in Liverpool. Shep, the old dog standing outside the door of his home after it had been demolished by a high explosive bomb during relentless raids on Merseyside

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: Business men from bombed out offices gather in the street to transact business

Business men from bombed out offices gather in the street to transact business. 13th May 1941. blitzliverpool

Background imageWorld War Ii 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 imageWorld War Ii Collection: Men digging deep trenches in Birkenhead Park, which will become shelters

Men digging deep trenches in Birkenhead Park, which will become shelters. Birkenhead, Merseyside, 28th September 1938

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: Buchanans Flour Mills at East Float dock in Birkenhead

Buchanans Flour Mills at East Float dock in Birkenhead, bombed during the second world war. Merseyside, March 1941. blitzliverpool

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: Bomb damage in Liverpool. Residents in these cottages salvaging their belongings after an

Bomb damage in Liverpool. Residents in these cottages salvaging their belongings after an air raid. Liverpool, circa 1941. blitzliverpool

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: Liverpool ARP in the shape of well constructed shelters are in evidence

Liverpool ARP in the shape of well constructed shelters are in evidence. Particularly in the parks where deep, arched brick and concrete accommodation is being prepared. 13th October 1939

Background imageWorld War Ii 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 imageWorld War Ii Collection: Timbering up the deep trenches in Birkenhead Park. The shelters will have seats along

Timbering up the deep trenches in Birkenhead Park. The shelters will have seats along each side and be covered with loose earth. Birkenhead, Merseyside, 28th September 1938

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: Second World War, May Blitz in Liverpool. The shell of Lewis

Second World War, May Blitz in Liverpool. The shell of Lewiss building which earlier that day had been crowded with shoppers. 3rd May 1941. blitzliverpool

Background imageWorld War Ii 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 imageWorld War Ii 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 imageWorld War Ii Collection: Bomb damage in Liverpool during the Second World War. An emergency water supply

Bomb damage in Liverpool during the Second World War. An emergency water supply reservoir which has been established in the basement of a blitzed building at the corner of Cook Street

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: Top stories of the old White Star building in Liverpool were bombed during an air raid

Top stories of the old White Star building in Liverpool were bombed during an air raid. 13th March 1941 blitzliverpool

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: All that was left of one of the towers of the old White Star building after it had been

All that was left of one of the towers of the old White Star building after it had been bombed in an air raid. 13th March 1941. blitzliverpool

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: Bomb damage which penetrated the roof of the Derby Memorial, Liverpool Anglican Cathedral

Bomb damage which penetrated the roof of the Derby Memorial, Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, Merseyside. 2nd June 1941. blitzliverpool

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: The Nazis indiscriminate bombing results in damage being done to dwelling houses in a

The Nazis indiscriminate bombing results in damage being done to dwelling houses in a recent raid on Virgil Street, Liverpool, Merseyside. 11th January 1941. blitzliverpool

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: Bomb damage in Wavertree Road, Liverpool. This shop and house was the victim of a direct

Bomb damage in Wavertree Road, Liverpool. This shop and house was the victim of a direct hit from a Nazi bomb. 18th September 1940. blitzliverpool

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: Bomb damage in Liverpool, Merseyside. 1st September 1940

Bomb damage in Liverpool, Merseyside. 1st September 1940. blitzliverpool

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: Bomb damage in Liverpool, Merseyside. Circa 1941

Bomb damage in Liverpool, Merseyside. Circa 1941. blitzliverpool

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: A street surface shelter in a North Western area which was only slightly damaged although

A street surface shelter in a North Western area which was only slightly damaged although hit by a bomb during the air raids over a North West coastal town. 1st September 1940. blitzliverpool

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: Bomb damage in Liverpool. A large crater in Stevenson Street, Liverpool

Bomb damage in Liverpool. A large crater in Stevenson Street, Liverpool, which was attacked by a Nazi bomb. 18th September 1940. blitzliverpool

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: An Emergency Water Supply dam, which people have filled with debris such as bedsteads

An Emergency Water Supply dam, which people have filled with debris such as bedsteads, bricks, cans and masonry. The public were warned not to throw their debris into these dams as it is sabotaging

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: Bomb damage to the Princess Laundry, Lark Lane, Liverpool

Bomb damage to the Princess Laundry, Lark Lane, Liverpool. The steam laundry gutted by an enemy incendiary bomb. 30th September 1940. blitzliverpool

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: Bomb damage in Upper Canning Street, Liverpool. The shelters shown in the foreground were

Bomb damage in Upper Canning Street, Liverpool. The shelters shown in the foreground were only slightly damaged and their occupants unhurt

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: London evacuees heading to the Wirral. July 1944

London evacuees heading to the Wirral. July 1944

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: Flashback to the dark days of 1939, as Liverpool children board a bus to take them to

Flashback to the dark days of 1939, as Liverpool children board a bus to take them to safety. 1st September 1939

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: Actor David McCallum (seated) on the film set during filming of Colditz

Actor David McCallum (seated) on the film set during filming of Colditz, the BBC TV series. He played the part of Flight Lieutenant Simon Carter. Ealing Studios, London, 7th September 1973



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