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Wartime bomb damage in Old Street, London, WW2
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Wartime bomb damage in Old Street, London, WW2
Aerial view of wartime bomb damage in Old Street, London, near the Bovril factory. Seen here are the premises of Sumerling & Co Ltd, with debris scattered on the pavement. Date: 1940s
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Bomb Bombed Damage Damaged Debris Rubble
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This aerial photograph captures the devastating impact of wartime bombing on Old Street in London during the 1940s. The image, taken near the Bovril factory, reveals the extensive damage inflicted upon the premises of Sumerling & Co Ltd. The once orderly arrangement of buildings and pavements is now replaced by a chaotic scene of rubble and debris. The destruction of this industrial area was a common sight during the Second World War, as the city of London endured relentless bombing raids from enemy forces. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the destruction and hardships faced by the British people during this tumultuous period in history. The 1940s, also known as the Forties, were a time of great adversity and resilience, as the nation came together to rebuild and recover from the devastation wrought by the war.
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