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Bombed shop, London Road, Manchester
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Bombed shop, London Road, Manchester
Bombed shop in London Road, Manchester, May 1939, believed to be caused by an IRA bomb.
1939
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Media ID 23079038
© The John Barrett Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Aftermath Bending Bomb Bombed Bombing Bombs Broken Damage Damaged Manchester Nationalism Nationalist Terrorism Intimidation
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This evocative photograph captures the aftermath of a devastating IRA bombing on London Road in Manchester, May 1939. The image shows the remains of a destroyed shop, its once pristine facade now reduced to rubble and debris. The broken glass and shattered remnants of the building's exterior lie scattered on the pavement, a testament to the destructive power of the bomb. In the foreground, two men in suits carefully examine the damage, their expressions a mixture of shock and determination. The scene is one of chaos and destruction, yet the men's presence suggests a determination to rebuild and restore order. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the terrorism and intimidation that marred the streets of Manchester during the 1930s, as the Irish Nationalist movement sought to assert its influence through violent means. The image is believed to have been taken from the John Barrett Collection, and is a powerful reminder of the past, offering a glimpse into a time of turmoil and upheaval in Manchester's history.
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