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James Reckitt Avenue, Hull, Yorkshire, after it was bombed in the Blitz
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James Reckitt Avenue, Hull, Yorkshire, after it was bombed in the Blitz
James Reckitt Avenue, Hull, Yorkshire, after it was bombed in the Blitz, on the 2nd and 3rd March 1941
The Hull Blitz was the bombing campaign that targeted the English port city of Kingston upon Hull by the German Luftwaffe during the Second World War.
Large-scale attacks took place on several nights throughout March 1941, resulting in over 200 deaths. The most concentrated attacks were on the nights of 7/8 and 8/9 May 1941, resulting in just under 400 deaths, and another large-scale attack took place in July 1941 with 143 fatalities.
The city spent more than 1, 000 hours under alert during raids from 19 June 1940 to 1945, with almost 1, 200 people in the city killed as a result of the bombing.
Useful link to Hull during The Blitz, gives various streets and dates of incidences.
http://www.heroesofhull.co.uk/pages/blitz/1943_Raids.php
Picture taken circa 4th March 1941
Hull Daily Mail
Mirrorpix
Kingston Upon Hull
East Riding of Yorkshire
England
WW2 B/W Print Reach plc -373
Media ID 21886236
© Mirrorpix
1941 Attack Attack From The Skies Blitz Bomb Bomb Damage Bombed Devastation Ladder Luftwaffe Mess Rubble Ruin Ruins The Blitz Air Raid
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This powerful print captures the aftermath of the devastating bombing that occurred during the Hull Blitz in March 1941. James Reckitt Avenue, located in Hull, Yorkshire, was left in ruins after being targeted by the German Luftwaffe during World War II. The city endured numerous large-scale attacks throughout this period, resulting in a staggering loss of life. The image showcases the sheer devastation caused by these relentless bombings. The street is littered with rubble and debris, with buildings reduced to mere shells. Amidst this scene of destruction stands a ladder symbolizing both hope and resilience as people work tirelessly to rebuild their shattered lives. Hull spent countless hours under alert from June 1940 until 1945, enduring constant raids that claimed over 1,200 lives within its borders alone. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the immense sacrifices made by those who lived through this dark chapter in history. As we reflect on this haunting image from our past, let us remember those who lost their lives and honor their memory. It serves as a testament to humanity's strength and determination to rise above adversity even amidst unimaginable destruction brought upon by war.
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