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City of London handcart with scrap bomb metal, WW2

WW2 - City of London Corporation handcart containing scrap metal, including bomb ordinance, Southwark Bridge, London. The cart also contains iron railings and general household metalwork, collected and recycled for the war effort. Date: 1940s

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1943 Blitz Bomb Bombed Bombing Fell Handcart Incendiary Junk Ordinance Ordnance Raid Salvage Scrap Southwark


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Amid the ruins of a war-torn city, the resilient spirit of Londoners shines through in this evocative image from the 1940s. The photograph captures a handcart belonging to the City of London Corporation, filled to the brim with scrap metal collected for the war effort. The cart, pulled by a horse, crosses Southwark Bridge, its iron railings and general household metalwork a testament to the resourcefulness and determination of the people of London during the Blitz. The Second World War had brought devastation to the city, with air raids and bombings a daily threat. The London Fire Brigade, along with other organizations, played a crucial role in the salvage and recycling of metal from the rubble. Scrap metal, including bomb ordinance, was collected and transported to factories to be melted down and repurposed for the war effort. The cart in the photograph, filled with a haphazard assortment of metal, includes pieces of bomb casings, iron railings, and other household metalwork. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by Londoners during the war, as they worked tirelessly to support the front lines and rebuild their city. The photograph, taken in 1943, is a powerful representation of the spirit of service and resilience that defined London during the war years. It is a testament to the indomitable spirit of the city and its people, who refused to be defeated by the devastation wrought by the bombs.

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