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London History on Instagram: “In the shadow of St Paul's Cathedral, during The Blitz, 1940 . . ▪️ In London 18,291 tons of bombs landed on the capital during at least 71…”

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drinking tea in London during the Blitz. June 1941.

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London and the Thames: in pictures

This weekend, over a thousand boats will take to the Thames for the Queen's Jubilee pageant. Immerse yourself in our illustrated history of London's watery heart.

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Swansea's devastating Blitz seen through the eyes of children

It was a period in World War II which left deep scars in the cityscape of Swansea for decades to follow. Now a book explores what the Swansea’s blitz was like for a child living through the frightening bombing raids

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Censored for days, this picture was finally published in the Mail. Now, 70 years on, Max Hastings reveals the dramatic story behind THE iconic image of the Blitz

Today is the anniversary of one of the greatest photographs of World War II being taken — and of a defining moment in British history.

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Horror of the Blitz in London brought back to life by fascinating colourised photos | London Evening Standard | Evening Standard

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Fascinating colour photos reveal horror of the Blitz in London

The harrowing reality of the Blitz in London has been brought back to life by a fascinating set of newly colourised photos.

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Birmingham. Bomb damage on James Street in Newtown after visit from the Nazi Luftwaffe during World War II in 1940. Although some debris has been cleared the twisted remains of several Anderson shelters can be seen, one of which is still standing and intact, although warped. In the background, all the houses in row of terraced homes is missing a roof.

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Elephant and Castle underground station during WWII. 1942 Deep underground at Elephant and Castle Underground station, Bill Brandt photographed many hundreds sleeping as they sought shelter from the…

Elephant and Castle underground station during WWII 1942

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Explore caro-jon-son's 12168 photos on Flickr!

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Blitz bomb sites everywhere.

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Westminster Bridge

This is the southern approach to Westminster Bridge, the photograph shows bomb damage to the nurses home (Galliford House) attached to St. Thomas's Hospital. The attack, on the night of 8th/9th September 1940 left six nurses killed and many injured. During the course of WW2 the hospital was bombed twelve times.

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I Bring Old Photos Of The London Underground During The 1940-1941 Blitz Back To Life

I Colourized Old Photos Of The London Underground During The Blitz In 1940-1941

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London tube station opens for blitz tours

Aldwych station, now closed, provided refuge to thousands of Britons who slept on the platforms and huddled on train tracks during the blitz. It is reopening for guided tours that offer a glimpse of the blitz experience

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