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Cellars of serval firms in Derby are being rapidly adapted as public air raid shelters
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Cellars of serval firms in Derby are being rapidly adapted as public air raid shelters
Cellars of serval firms in Derby are being rapidly adapted as public air raid shelters. Here is a view of the old wine vaults of Messrs. Alton and Co. Ltd. in Colyear street, Derby, which will afford protection for several hundred people. 15th September 1939
Staff - Derby Telegraph
Derby Telegraph
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Derby
Derbyshire
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Media ID 21842684
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This print takes us back to the year 1939, when the world was engulfed in the chaos of World War II. In Derby, a city in England's East Midlands, cellars of several firms were rapidly transformed into public air raid shelters to protect its residents from the relentless bombings. The image showcases the old wine vaults of Messrs. Alton and Co. Ltd. , located on Colyear Street. These underground chambers have been ingeniously repurposed to provide shelter for hundreds of people during times of peril. As we gaze at this snapshot frozen in time, we can almost feel the resilience and determination that filled these makeshift sanctuaries. Amidst the dimly lit space, builders are seen diligently working with wheelbarrows, constructing a safe haven for their fellow citizens. A cigarette dangles from one worker's lips as he takes a momentary break from his laborious task - a small reminder that even amidst turmoil, life continues. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of how ordinary places were transformed into symbols of hope and survival during wartime. It is a testament to human adaptability and unity in times of crisis. As we reflect upon this historical moment captured by Staff at Derby Telegraph, let us remember those who sought solace within these walls and honor their courage in facing adversity head-on.
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