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Blitz in London -- salvaged mail, Calthorpe Street, WW2
Blitz in London -- following the bombing of Mount Pleasant Post Office on 18 June 1943, salvaged mail was temporarily piled up in nearby Calthorpe Street. Date: 1943
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1943 Bags Baskets Blitz Bomb Bombed Bombing Calthorpe Chaos Communication Damage Fires Letters Mail Mount Office Order Parcels Piled Pleasant Postal Raid Sack Sacks Salvaged Sorting Firefighter Firefighters Firefighting Fireman Firemen
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 7.6cm x 4.8cm (3" x 1.9")
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Amid the chaos and destruction of the Blitz in London during World War II, the resilient spirit of the city and its people shone through, as seen in this poignant image of salvaged mail piled up in Calthorpe Street following the bombing of Mount Pleasant Post Office on 18 June 1943. The post office, a vital hub for communication and order in the midst of the war, had been severely damaged during an air raid, leaving countless letters and parcels in disarray. Firefighters from the London Fire Brigade worked tirelessly to extinguish the flames and assess the damage, while civilians and postal workers joined forces to salvage what they could from the wreckage. In this photograph, firemen are seen carrying baskets and sacks filled with the precious cargo, their faces etched with determination and focus. The scene is one of both destruction and hope, as the mail, though disrupted, would eventually make its way to its intended recipients, serving as a tangible connection to the outside world and a reminder of the enduring spirit of community and resilience in the face of adversity. The image captures the essence of the 1940s, a decade marked by the Second World War and the challenges it brought. The firemen, dressed in their iconic uniforms, embody the bravery and selflessness of the firefighting services during the war, while the piles of mail symbolize the importance of communication and connection during a time of great upheaval. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the past, offering a glimpse into the history of London during the Blitz and the indomitable spirit of its people.
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