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Picture taken in Liverpool. 14th October 1940. People in the red brick air
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Picture taken in Liverpool. 14th October 1940. People in the red brick air
Picture taken in Liverpool. 14th October 1940.
People in the red brick air raid shelter (very bottom left) escaped unhurt when their homes in this corner block of houses in Liverpool, were raised to the ground by an enemy high explosive bomb in an air raid.
Street name not known.
Picture taken 14th October 1940
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Liverpool Express
Mirrorpix
Liverpool
Merseyside
England
ReachPLC b/w 4427.jpg
Media ID 21886350
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1940 Attack Attack From The Skies Blitz Bomb Bombed Luftwaffe Merseyside Air Raid
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This print captures a haunting moment in history, taken on the 14th of October 1940 in Liverpool. The image showcases the devastating aftermath of an enemy air raid during World War II. In the bottom left corner, we see a group of resilient individuals seeking refuge in a red brick air raid shelter, miraculously escaping unharmed as their homes were reduced to rubble by an enemy high explosive bomb. The scene is filled with remnants of destruction and despair; buildings reduced to mere skeletons, debris scattered across the streets, and a sense of resilience lingering in the air. Unfortunately, due to time's passage, the street name has been lost to history. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of Liverpool's indomitable spirit amidst relentless attacks from Luftwaffe bombers during the Blitz. It symbolizes both the horrors endured by civilians during wartime and their unwavering determination to survive against all odds. Preserved through Memory Lane Prints, this snapshot transports us back to that fateful day when fear was palpable but hope still flickered within hearts. It stands as a testament not only to those who lived through such turbulent times but also honors their strength and resilience that ultimately triumphed over adversity.
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