A surface air raid shelter in a backyard which was undamaged when a bomb wrecked a house

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A surface air raid shelter in a backyard which was undamaged when a bomb wrecked a house

A surface air raid shelter in a backyard which was undamaged when a bomb wrecked a house during a Sunday night raid on the North East. Resident Mrs Jordan was killed in the house.
30/07/1940

NCJ
NCJ Archive
Mirrorpix
England

Media ID 21641739

© Mirrorpix

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EDITORS COMMENTS
Surviving the Storm: A Glimpse into Resilience during World War II". This poignant print captures a chilling scene from the heart of the Second World War. In the midst of chaos and destruction, a surface air raid shelter stands tall in a backyard, untouched by the devastating bomb that reduced a nearby house to rubble. The date etched in history as July 30th, 1940, forever marks this Sunday night raid on the North East. As we delve deeper into this snapshot frozen in time, we learn that amidst tragedy there is also hope. Sadly, resident Mrs. Jordan lost her life within those shattered walls; however, her legacy lives on through this powerful image. The resilience displayed by those who endured such perilous times is awe-inspiring. This photograph serves as a testament to their unwavering spirit and determination to survive against all odds. It symbolizes not only physical protection but also represents an unyielding sense of community and solidarity during one of humanity's darkest chapters. Decades may have passed since these harrowing events unfolded, but their significance remains imprinted upon our collective memory. As we reflect upon this haunting image captured by NCJ with utmost respect for its historical context, let us honor those who sacrificed so much for our freedom during the war-torn era known as "the Blitz.

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