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The church was bombed on 24 / 25 November 1940 in the Bristol BlitzThe church was bombed on 24/25 November 1940 in the Bristol Blitz, leaving it an empty shell. The damage was severe and although the arcades still stood they were very unsafe
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
1970 World Cup Final at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico. Pele celebrates. Final score Brazil 4 v Italy 1. 21st June 1970
1970 World Cup Final at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico. Brazils Pele celebrating after his sides victory. Brazil 4 v Italy 1. 21st June 1970
Judy Garland at the Savoy Hotel, London. 30th April 1962
Actress Olivia Newton-John in Sydney, Australia. 3rd November 1973
A nice cup of tea. Ambulance drivers have a cup of tea at a canteen for A. R. PA nice cup of tea. Ambulance drivers have a cup of tea at a canteen for A.R.P. workers at the Court Road depot, Sparkhill, which is open day and night. 26th October 1939
Shelters for Schools. Parents watch the construction of one of the air raid shelters, after a meeting at Hartfield Crescent School, Hall Green
Birmingham women A. R. P. ambulance drivers and attendants in their new uniforms atBirmingham women A.R.P. ambulance drivers and attendants in their new uniforms at the Central Car Park Depot taking instruction. 23rd April 1940
Soldiers of an anti aircraft battery at an un-disclosed location close to Birmingham. 12th October 1939
A little group of Birmingham children who as a result of the evacuation, have exchanged the citys crowded streets for the peace and calm of an un-named Warwickshire village. 4th September 1939
Birmingham A. R. P. ambulance drivers and attendants in their new uniforms at the CentralBirmingham A.R.P. ambulance drivers and attendants in their new uniforms at the Central Car Park Depot taking instruction. 23rd April 1940
Come to the cookhouse door. Serving out dinner at an anti aircraft battery at an un-disclosed location close to Birmingham. 12th October 1939
Birmingham A. R. P. Rescue drivers and attendants in their new uniforms at the Central CarBirmingham A.R.P. Rescue drivers and attendants in their new uniforms at the Central Car Park Depot taking instruction. 23rd April 1940
Petrol Rationing: Members of the public queuing to register for petrol coupons after the government announcement that fuel would be rationed from the 22nd September 1939
Birmingham Town Hall is now heavily sandbagged on all sides. The photograph shows the Paradise Street frontage, where the archways are completely filled with sandbags, thus protecting the arcade
Petrol Rationing: Civil servants processing registration forms for petrol coupons after the government announcement that fuel would be rationed from the 22nd September 1939
These children in Sutton Coalfield, Birmingham have no school within reasonable distance of their homes, their own being now an emergency hospital
Evacuated Birmingham schoolchildren seen here cooling off with an ice cream whilst taking in the sights of Stratford of Avon. 4th September 1939
Evacuated Birmingham schoolchildren seen here taking in the sights of Stratford of Avon. 4th September 1939
Gas masks are distributed and fitted at the Broad Street offices of Birminghams A. RGas masks are distributed and fitted at the Broad Street offices of Birminghams A.R.P. service. As demand for gas mask rise as tension between Germany and Poland rises 28th August 1939
Gas masks are distributed from the Broad Street offices of Birminghams A. R. PGas masks are distributed from the Broad Street offices of Birminghams A.R.P. service. As demand for gas mask rise as tension between Germany and Poland rises 28th August 1939
The Head Teacher of Hartfield Crescent (Hall Green) Senior School speaking to parents about the possibility of re-opening the school on a voluntary basis following the return of a number of
Voluntary workers seen here assembling gas mask boxes at the Broad Street offices of Birminghams A.R.P. service. As demand for gas mask rise as tension between Germany
Rescuing a casualty. A series of realistic exercises were carried out at the A. R. PRescuing a casualty. A series of realistic exercises were carried out at the A.R.P. station at Anthony Road School, Alum Rock, Birmingham
Fire Float Practice. Members of the Birmingham Auxiliary Fire Service Naval Detachment seen here exercising on their 70 foot Fire Float, a converted narrow boat 19th October 1939
Pictured, the British Parachute Instructors Badge. On leaving the Parachute Training School instructors are not allowed to wear this badge until they have completed at least twenty jumps
Mr T. M. Watson, Chief Constable of Wallsall (wearing mac), leading his men in to the gas van during the Gas Drills at Walsall Fire station in preparation for a real attack. 29th October 1936
Additional filters for civilian respirators to increase their efficiency against smoke gases are now being fitted.Here is an Air Raid Precaution warden (ARP)
A sentry on night watch duty on an island fort somewhere in the Northern Command, manned by batteries of a Royal Artillery coast regiment who receive rigorous training. February 1942
A 2000 lb armour-piercing bomb as used by the RAF. Although not particularly massive in size, the bomb was highly destructive and specially designed to pierce the heaviest armour. Circa 1940s
Break dancing, Rugby. A section of the large crowds concentrating on the dancing with fixed expressions. 18th August 1984
The initial stage of production of a British ten-ton bomb. The bomb is cast round the framework on which rope made from wood shavings is wound. Circa 1940s
Photos taken by the RAF Film Unit show, top left, a close-up as bombs are dropped from a Lancaster over Germany, and continue in sequence until in the last picture, bottom right
Six-inch howitzers being moved into defensive positions as part of a training exercise. March 1941
Winston Churchill in a Churchill tank, using a wireless telephone and wearing a beret of the Royal Tank Regiment. 23 July 1941
One of the worlds biggest guns, a super-heavy railway mounting gun, in use by the British Army. Circa 1941
British parachute troops on the ground with their chutes during Second World War. Circa 1940s
A lookout standing on a 9. 2 coastal defence gun on the east coast of ScotlandA lookout standing on a 9.2 coastal defence gun on the east coast of Scotland, scanning the horizon with his binoculars. June 1941
A Supermarine Sea Otter amphibian biplane in flight, The new Births Amphibian biplane Sea Otter Mark I. It is a single-engined amphibian biplane designed for naval spotting
Airborne units marching away after attending a church service. 1st Air Landing Bde. 1st Airborne Div. near Sousse. 4th July 1943
Several people were slightly injured when a bomb struck the corner of Kings Heath public baths which was being used as a First Aid post in Birmingham during the Second World War. 30th October 1940
Twin engined Bristol Beaufort torpedo bomber, now being produced in Australia. Mechanic seen here making adjustments to the Pratt and Whitney Wasp engine during production 1st January 1942
Dr Arthur Wint, High Commissioner of Jamaica, urges Rugbys West Indians to take a greater part in community affairs. The appeal came during a speech at the West Indian club at Chapel Street
Female Guerilla fighter armed with weapon smiles for the camera during Second World War. 27th February 1944
"As Good as New"Shops in Coventry. Canteen trainees Yvonne (left" As Good as New" Shops in Coventry. Canteen trainees Yvonne (left) and Beverley hand sandwiches to visitors. 5th December 1984
The War Cabinet. Standing: Arthur Greenwood, Ernest Bevin, Lord Beaverbrook, Sir Kingsley Wood. Sitting: Sir John Anderson, Winston Churchill, Clement Attlee, Anthony Eden. Circa 1939
A 9. 2 gun being installed on the coast, somewhere in the Southern Command. August 1941A 9.2 gun being installed on the coast, somewhere in the Southern Command. August 1941
