Blitz in London -- Tottenham Court Road, WW2
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Blitz in London -- Tottenham Court Road, WW2
Blitz in London -- firefighters in action at the scene of a fire in Tottenham Court Road, 24 September 1940. Date: 1940
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Action Blitz Bomb Bombed Bombing Damage Damaged Haig Hoarding Hose Hosepipe Ladder Luncheon Pedestrians Pipe Raid Raids Roof Rooms Smoky Stewart Tottenham Whisky Wight Firefighter Firefighters Firefighting Fireman Firemen
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This evocative photograph captures the bravery and determination of the London Fire Brigade (LFB) during the intense Blitz of September 1940. The scene is set on Tottenham Court Road, a bustling London street now engulfed in smoke and chaos. A massive fire rages on, its source obscured by the thick, acrid fumes that fill the air. Firefighters in their iconic helmets and coats are seen in action, working tirelessly to contain the blaze. One fireman climbs a ladder, his gaze fixed on the flames above, while another holds a long hosepipe, ready to direct a steady stream of water towards the inferno. Nearby, a damaged building with a collapsed roof and hoardings bears the scars of a recent bombing raid. The once familiar Haig and Stewart advertisement for whisky, luncheon, and tea rooms now lies in ruins, a stark reminder of the devastating impact of the war. Pedestrians, their faces etched with concern and fear, watch from a safe distance as the firefighters continue their heroic efforts. The date, 24 September 1940, is etched into history as one of the most intense nights of the Blitz, with over 400 bombs dropped on London. This poignant image stands as a testament to the resilience and courage of the London Fire Brigade and the city's people during the darkest days of World War II.
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