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Blitz in London -- Weltje Road, Hammersmith, WW2
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Blitz in London -- Weltje Road, Hammersmith, WW2
Blitz in London -- clearing up after an air raid in Weltje Road, Hammersmith, 4 September 1940
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Blitz Bomb Bombed Bombing Clear Clearing Damage Damaged Hammersmith Ladder Ladders Raid Repair Repairing Residential Rubble Ruin Firefighter Firefighting Fireman Firemen
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Amid the ruins of a residential area in Hammersmith, London, during the devastating Blitz of September 1940, London Fire Brigade members work tirelessly to clear the debris and begin the arduous process of repairing the damage caused by the relentless air raids. The scene on Weltje Road, captured on film on the 4th of September, 1940, portrays a stark image of the aftermath of the bombing. The once familiar streetscape is now unrecognizable, reduced to a mound of rubble and debris. Firemen, dressed in their protective gear, can be seen climbing ladders to assess the damage and begin the painstaking task of salvaging what remains. The houses, now little more than charred ruins, bear witness to the destruction wrought by the bombs. The London Fire Brigade, a beacon of hope and resilience in the face of adversity, continues its unwavering efforts to restore normalcy to the affected areas. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the indomitable spirit of the people of London during the darkest days of World War II.
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