Rubble Collection (page 6)

Slum clearance at St Hilda s, Middlesbrough. 28th November 1955

Cannon Street scenes, Middlesbrough. 1972

Slum areas of Leicester. 18th October 1963

New flats and old buildings side by side in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. 30th April 1964

The A66 flyover site at Marton Road, where it is proposed the statue of Henry Bolckow - founding father of Teessides iron empire - could be placed. 25th September 1985

Singer Vince Hill is also an enthusiastic photographer, he is seen here recording the changing face of the old mill town of Salford. February 1975

Doing it just like the builders do, a hive of industry going on in the new childrens playground opened on the blitz site of St. Lukes Church, Peckham, London

More like a rubbish tip than a soccer stadium - that is the present day Redheugh Park, once the home to Gateshead football club. 11th October 1971

The Holte End stand at Villa Park is demolished by workmen. 10th May 1994

The removal of the old Forest Hall Railway Station on 11th March 1964 View taken looking south showing the hill of debris that was once the southbound platforms ticket office and waiting rooms

Two boys walk pass the partially demolished row of terrace houses in Blackburn May 1987

Coventry Railway Station suffered severe bomb damage during the Blitz of WWII. Circa 1941

Jordan Well lays in ruins after the Coventry blitz of 14th November 1940. undated

Residents from a town in the Midlands salvaging belongings after their home sustained heavy damage during a Second World War air raid November 1940

Business as usual for this little girl as she changes her toy dolls clothes, surrounded by wreckage and devastation of bombed buildings during the blitz in the Second World War May 1941

The ornate and beautiful Tower in the grounds of the Chateau Mennechet at Chiry-Ourscamp, Oise, Hauts-de-France, France - destroyed by German forces in 1915 during WW1. Date: 1915

An Amazon on the Barricades, 19th century, (1947). Creator: Unknown
An Amazon on the Barricades, 19th century, (1947). A scene from the Prague revolt in 1848. A woman aims a gun from the top of a pile of rubble forming a barricade

Bomb damage, London, St Pauls Cathedral from Paternoster Row
WW2 - Bomb damage in London - St. Pauls Cathedral from Paternoster Row. Date: circa 1943

WW2 Home Front - Bomb Damage in London - Savile Row
WW2 - Home Front - Bomb Damage in London - Savile Row backing on to Heddon Street - 16th September 1940. Date: 1940

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Porlock Weir, Porlock, West Somerset. The view looking south east along what is now the B3225 at Porlock Weir with Gibraltar Cottages to the left and The Old Reading Rooms to the right

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Manchester Cathedral. The north west corner of the Ely Chapel at St Marys Cathedral Church, or Manchester Cathedral, showing bomb damage

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Seaside Cottage, Sutton Poyntz
A photograph of a quaint rubble stone seaside cottage at the village of Sutton Poyntz, Dorset, designed with local straw reed thatch, by architect Ernest Wamsley Lewis. Date: circa 1937

Inspecting Blitz bomb damage, Christie's Auctioneers, WW2
Inspecting Blitz bomb damage at Christie's Auction House, King Street, London, during the Second World War Date: circa 1941

Workmen
An illustration which shows a procession of workmen crossing a crude platform which bridges an intimidating gap below. A man with a wheelbarrow filled with rubble leads the group, behind which

Coventry Cathedral in ruins after bombing, WW2 Date: 1940

Bomb damage at the Red Cross
Members of the Red Cross, amidst bomb damage to one of their depots Date: 1940

Daily Worker slogan on a wall
Slogan painted on a wall: It stands between You and War, the Daily Worker. Date: circa 1973

Dead cattle, Mission Street, San Francisco, California, USA
Dead cattle amidst the rubble on Mission Street, San Francisco, California, USA, after the earthquake and fire, 18 April 1906. 1906

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visiting the East End of London, which suffered fierce bombing. They walked over debris examined the damage

Bomb damage in a London suburb, WW2
Bomb damage in a London suburb during the Second World War (23 August 1940). Bombs were dropped in the early hours of the morning

Disruption extending the entire length of Haymarket, Piccadilly, London, closed until September. Date: August 1928

The New Top-Flat Rescue Apparatus in Action
Apparatus for rescuing people from high buildings that have been damaged from heavy bombing. Date: 1941

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In the midst of destruction and chaos, a woman finds solace in a simple cup of tea. As she sits amidst the bomb damage at New Cross after air raids, her resilience shines through. The remnants of buildings serve as a reminder of the horrors endured during World War II. Brampton Road in Bexleyheath bears witness to the devastating impact of bombs. The once bustling street now lies in ruins, its structures reduced to rubble. But even amidst this desolation, hope flickers like a distant flame. Kilgour Road in SE London tells a similar tale - another casualty of war's wrath. Yet within these broken walls lie stories untold; stories of survival and strength that refuse to be silenced by destruction. Fulwell Mill stands tall against all odds, an emblematic symbol rising from the ashes. It serves as a testament to human resilience and determination - proof that even when everything seems lost, there is always room for rebirth. The Blitz ravages London relentlessly, leaving no stone unturned. Ambulance sirens wail through Ladywell in Lewisham as brave souls rush to aid those affected by the bombings. In times of darkness, heroes emerge from unexpected places. St Andrews Parish Church in Plymouth stands defiantly amid the wreckage caused by relentless bombing campaigns during World War II. Its shattered facade echoes tales of loss and despair but also whispers promises of rebuilding and renewal. Al Khazneh (The Treasury) in Petra, Jordan showcases how time can transform ruins into wonders. Carved into rock formations centuries ago, it remains an awe-inspiring testament to mankind's ability to create beauty even amidst chaos. Balham High Road bears scars inflicted by enemy attacks during WWII's Blitz on London. Yet life goes on; people continue their daily routines despite adversity looming overhead like dark clouds ready to burst with devastation. NFS (London Region) Pimlico V1 bombing attack reminds us of the constant threat faced by civilians during wartime.