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Newbridge Road, Hull, Yorkshire, after it was bombed in the Blitz
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Newbridge Road, Hull, Yorkshire, after it was bombed in the Blitz
Newbridge Road, Hull, Yorkshire, after it was bombed
in the Blitz.
Firefighters at the scene of a horrendous bombing raid
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
It is not clear when Newbridge Road was hit, so Mirrorpix will suggest picture taken circa 10th May 1941. May 8th and 9th were particularly bad days for bombs falling on Hull
Hull Daily Mail
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WW2 B/W Print Reach plc -368
Media ID 21886154
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1941 Attack Attack From The Skies Blitz Bomb Bomb Damage Bombed Devastation Emergency Services Fire Brigade Fireman Firemen Luftwaffe Mess Rubble Ruin Ruins The Blitz Air Raid
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Newbridge Road, Hull, Yorkshire - A Glimpse into the Devastation of the Blitz
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. This haunting print captures the aftermath of a devastating bombing raid on Newbridge Road in Hull during World War II. The city of Kingston upon Hull was relentlessly targeted by German Luftwaffe attacks known as the Hull Blitz, and this image stands as a testament to the horrors endured by its residents. In this scene, firefighters bravely navigate through rubble and wreckage left behind by an unforgiving assault. The destruction is immense, with buildings reduced to mere shells and debris scattered across what was once a bustling street. It serves as a chilling reminder of the toll war takes on innocent lives. The bombings inflicted unimaginable suffering upon Hull's population. Over 200 lives were lost during large-scale attacks throughout March 1941 alone. The nights of May 7th/8th and 8th/9th witnessed even greater devastation, claiming nearly 400 lives in total. Another significant attack occurred in July that year resulting in further tragedy. For over five years, from June 1940 to 1945, Hull remained under constant threat with more than 1,000 hours spent on high alert for incoming raids. Tragically, almost 1,200 people lost their lives due to these relentless bombings. As we gaze at this poignant photograph taken circa May 10th, 1941 – one among countless scenes etched into history – let us remember those who endured such hardships during wartime and honor their resilience amidst unimaginable adversity.
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