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Blitz in London -- view from St Pauls Cathedral, WW2
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Blitz in London -- view from St Pauls Cathedral, WW2
A view from the roof of St Pauls Cathedral, looking eastwards, showing the devastation following enemy bombing around the cathedral and in Ludgate Hill
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1941 Balustrade Blitz Bomb Bombed Bombing Damage Damaged Devastation Eastward Eastwards Ludgate Pauls Raid Roof Rubble Ruin Sculptures Statues Stonework
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This evocative photograph captures the devastating aftermath of the Blitz on London's cityscape, as viewed from the roof of St. Paul's Cathedral in the early 1940s. The image looks eastwards, with the iconic cathedral standing tall and proud amidst the ruins and destruction that surround it. The once bustling streets of Ludgate Hill lie in shambles, with rubble and debris scattered haphazardly, a testament to the relentless bombing raids that ravaged the city during World War II. The statue of Sir Christopher Wren, the architect of St. Paul's Cathedral, stands resolute atop the balustrade, gazing out over the scene of destruction. The intricate stonework of the cathedral's facade, with its ornate sculptures and carvings, stands in stark contrast to the raw, jagged edges of the ruined buildings in the foreground. The image transports us back to a time of war and devastation, a poignant reminder of the resilience and fortitude of Londoners during the darkest days of the 20th century.
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