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Hull - 19th July 1941. Two little girls pictured leaving the city of Hull
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Hull - 19th July 1941. Two little girls pictured leaving the city of Hull
Hull - 19th July 1941.
Two little girls pictured leaving the city of Hull, Yorkshire after another air raid.
The little girl clutches the hem of the other girls coat, whilst
eating some bread and jam.
Hull was bombed heavily in World War Two.
Picture taken 19th July 1941
Freddie Reed O. B. E.
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Hull
Yorkshire
England
Media ID 21888225
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Hull - 19th July 1941 - A Glimpse into the Innocence Amidst Chaos
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. In this poignant print captured by Freddie Reed O. B. E. , we are transported back to Hull during the tumultuous times of World War Two. The image portrays two little girls, their faces etched with both weariness and resilience, as they leave behind a city ravaged by yet another air raid. As they navigate through the debris-strewn streets, one girl clings tightly to the hem of her companion's coat for comfort and reassurance. In her other hand, she holds onto a simple slice of bread slathered with jam – perhaps a meager meal amidst scarcity but also an emblem of hope in these trying times. Hull, once a thriving port city in Yorkshire, bore witness to heavy bombardment during the war. Yet despite its scars, this photograph captures the indomitable spirit of its young inhabitants who refused to let conflict rob them entirely of their childhood innocence. This snapshot from July 19th, 1941 serves as a reminder that even amidst destruction and despair, life perseveres. It immortalizes not only the strength and resilience displayed by these two little girls but also pays homage to all survivors who endured unimaginable hardships on the home front during World War Two. Freddie Reed's powerful image encapsulates an era defined by sacrifice and fortitude while reminding us never to forget those whose lives were forever shaped by war's relentless grip
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