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Blitz in London -- bomb damage, Peckham Hill Street, WW2
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Blitz in London -- bomb damage, Peckham Hill Street, WW2
Blitz in London -- bomb damage at the rear of Peckham Hill Street, SE London
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Blitz Bomb Bombed Bombing Crater Craters Damage Damaged Peckham Raid Rear Rubble Vehicles Firefighter Firefighters Firefighting Fireman Firemen
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This evocative photograph captures the devastating impact of the Blitz on Peckham Hill Street in SE London during World War II. The scene is one of destruction and chaos, with the remnants of a vehicle buried beneath a large crater caused by a bombing raid. The world around it is in disarray, with piles of rubble and debris scattered about. In the foreground, firefighters from the London Fire Brigade are hard at work, attempting to extinguish a fire that rages on. The fireman at the front wears a protective helmet and holds a hose, while his comrade in the background prepares to spray water onto the flames. The vehicles in the background, some damaged beyond recognition, add to the sense of disruption and chaos. The damage inflicted during the Blitz was widespread and devastating, with entire neighborhoods reduced to ruins. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the destruction wrought by the bombing campaigns of the 1940s and the bravery of the firefighters who risked their lives to keep the city safe.
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