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ARP personnel, Air Raid Wardens and Firemen search the devastation of Rowlston
ARP personnel, Air Raid Wardens and Firemen search the devastation of Rowlston and Aldborough Grove, Hull following the detonation of a parachute mine dropped by the Luftwaffe during the raid of the night of 23rd - 24th February 1941. The explosion completely demolished 10 houses, 120 houses where left uninhabitable, 130 houses were badly damaged and a further 300 were slightly damaged. 24th February 1941
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Hull Daily Mail
Mirrorpix
Kingston Upon Hull
East Riding of Yorkshire
England
Media ID 21772354
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1941 Air Raid Damage Air Raid Warden Salvage Searching The Blitz Yorkshire War And Conflict
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ARP personnel, Air Raid Wardens and Firemen bravely navigate the rubble-strewn streets of Rowlston and Aldborough Grove in Hull, England. This poignant print captures the aftermath of a devastating parachute mine detonated by the Luftwaffe during the harrowing raid on the night of February 23rd - 24th, 1941. The destructive explosion reduced ten houses to ruins while leaving another 120 uninhabitable. A further 130 homes suffered severe damage, with an additional 300 slightly affected. In this snapshot from the forties, we witness these courageous individuals tirelessly searching through the wreckage for survivors and salvaging what remains amidst a backdrop of war-torn Yorkshire. Their unwavering determination to protect their community is evident as they confront the grim reality left behind by enemy bombardment. This image serves as a haunting reminder of life on Britain's home front during World War Two—a testament to resilience in times of conflict. It symbolizes not only the physical destruction caused by relentless air raids but also showcases humanity's indomitable spirit in rebuilding shattered lives. Preserved by Memory Lane Prints, this historical artifact transports us back to that fateful day—February 24th, 1941—when ordinary men and women became heroes amidst chaos and devastation. Let us remember their sacrifices as we reflect upon our shared history.
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