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Blitz in London -- bombed out pub, WW2
Blitz in London -- a bombed out pub, The White Hart in Windmill Street, near Tottenham Court Road, on 30 March 1941. View of the front of the building, with a sheet across the ground floor. Date: 1941
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1941 Aftermath Blitz Bomb Bombed Bombing Burnt Damage Damaged Debris Floor Hart Mess Raid Rubble Sheet Tottenham Windmill Windows Firefighter Firefighters Firefighting Fireman Firemen
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This evocative photograph captures the aftermath of a devastating air raid during the Blitz in London, on 30 March 1941. The White Hart pub, located in Windmill Street near Tottenham Court Road, lies in ruins following a bombing attack. The once proud public house now stands as a haunting reminder of the destruction wrought by the relentless bombing campaigns of World War II. Firefighters from the London Fire Brigade are on the scene, assessing the damage and working to put out any remaining fires. The ground floor of the building is covered in a makeshift sheet, likely to prevent further damage or injury. Debris and rubble litter the pavement, with broken windows and damaged buildings visible in the background. The men in uniform, determined and focused, embody the resilience and bravery of the emergency services during this turbulent time. The date, 1941, is etched into the image, a stark reminder of the ongoing conflict and the devastation it brought to the city. This photograph offers a poignant glimpse into the past, providing a visual record of the Blitz and the indomitable spirit of Londoners in the face of adversity. The White Hart pub, a familiar and beloved establishment, now reduced to rubble, serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the enduring power of community in times of crisis.
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