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Saved by Shelter. Eight residents from Slade Road, Erdington, Birmingham
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Saved by Shelter. Eight residents from Slade Road, Erdington, Birmingham
Saved by Shelter. Eight residents from Slade Road, Erdington, Birmingham, were in this Anderson shelter when an oil bombEfell at the door during a raid on the city. Two menEwere slightly injured. 21st October 1940
Staff
Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Birmingham
England
Media ID 21898419
© Mirrorpix
1940 Air Raid Damage Air Raid Shelter The Blitz War And Conflict
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Saved by Shelter - A Glimpse into the Resilience of Slade Road Residents during WWII
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. This photo print, titled "Saved by Shelter" transports us back to a defining moment in history - the devastating air raids on Birmingham during World War II. Eight brave residents from Slade Road, Erdington found themselves seeking refuge inside an Anderson shelter when chaos unfolded at their doorstep. On that fateful night of October 21st, 1940, as sirens wailed and bombs rained down upon the city, an oil bomb unexpectedly struck the entrance of their makeshift sanctuary. The sheer force of this terrifying encounter left two men with minor injuries but miraculously spared all eight lives within. The image encapsulates both the horrors endured by civilians on the home front and their unwavering spirit in times of adversity. It serves as a poignant reminder of how ordinary individuals were thrust into extraordinary circumstances during wartime. As we delve deeper into this snapshot frozen in time, it becomes evident that these survivors' stories are emblematic of countless others who faced similar trials throughout the war-ravaged world. Their resilience is etched onto their faces – expressions marked with determination and unity against an invisible enemy. Memory Lane Prints has expertly captured this historical artifact to ensure that future generations can bear witness to humanity's indomitable strength amidst chaos. This photograph stands not only as a testament to survival but also as a tribute to those who endured unimaginable hardships during one of history's darkest chapters
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