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St Giles-without-Cripplegate, Fore Street, London, gutted after a German bomb is dropped
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St Giles-without-Cripplegate, Fore Street, London, gutted after a German bomb is dropped
St Giles-without-Cripplegate, Fore Street, London, gutted after a German bomb is dropped on it during The Blitz of World War Two. This was one of the very first German air raids on London in World War Two.
St Giles-without-Cripplegate is an Anglican church in the City of London, located on Fore Street within the modern Barbican complex. When built it stood without the city wall, near the Cripplegate. The church is dedicated to St Giles, patron saint of lepers, beggars and the handicapped
Suggested picture taken date of 26th August 1940
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This poignant print captures the devastating aftermath of an air raid during World War Two. The image depicts St Giles-without-Cripplegate, a historic Anglican church in London, gutted by a German bomb. This particular attack on August 26th, 1940 marked one of the earliest raids on the city during the Blitz. The church, dedicated to St Giles, once stood outside the protective walls of the city near Cripplegate. Its significance as a place of worship for lepers, beggars, and the handicapped adds another layer of tragedy to its destruction. The photograph serves as a stark reminder of the immense damage inflicted upon London's home front during this tumultuous period in history. It symbolizes not only physical devastation but also represents the resilience and strength displayed by those who endured these relentless bombings. As we gaze upon this haunting image from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to an era defined by conflict and loss. It is through photographs like these that we can honor and remember those who lived through such trying times while also acknowledging their enduring spirit.
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