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The Blitz. Hull. Yorkshire. February 1941. Picture shows Goddard Avenue
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The Blitz. Hull. Yorkshire. February 1941. Picture shows Goddard Avenue
The Blitz. Hull. Yorkshire. February 1941.
Picture shows Goddard Avenue, Hull.
Although the roofs were damaged, the houses were not.
The city of Hull spent more than 1, 000 hours under alert during raids from 19 June 1940 to 1945, with almost 1, 200 people in the city killed as a result of the bombing.
Useful link to Hull during The Blitz, gives various streets and dates of incidences.
http://www.heroesofhull.co.uk/pages/blitz/1943_Raids.php
Picture taken 5th February 1941
Hull Daily Mail
Mirrorpix
Kingston Upon Hull
East Riding of Yorkshire
England
WW2 B/W Print Reach plc -310
Media ID 21885087
© Mirrorpix
1941 Attack Attack From The Skies Blitz Bomb Bomb Damage Bombed Crater Damage Devastation House Luftwaffe Mess Ruin Ruins Terrace The Blitz Air Raid
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This print takes us back to the heart-wrenching days of The Blitz in Hull, Yorkshire, during February 1941. Goddard Avenue stands as a testament to the resilience and strength of its people amidst the chaos and destruction that surrounded them. Although the roofs bear visible scars from bomb damage, these houses have managed to withstand the relentless attacks. It is a poignant reminder of how even in times of war, hope can still be found within the darkest corners. The city of Hull endured over 1,000 hours under alert during raids from June 19th, 1940 until 1945. Tragically, almost 1,200 lives were lost as a result of this merciless bombing campaign by Luftwaffe forces. This picture serves as a historical document capturing one moment on February 5th, 1941 when devastation was etched into every street corner. It offers us a glimpse into the immense challenges faced by those who lived through World War II. For further insight into life in Hull during The Blitz and detailed accounts of various streets affected by bombings at different times throughout this period, visit http://www. heroesofhull. co. uk/pages/blitz/1943_Raids. php Mirrorpix has preserved this powerful image from Memory Lane Prints for future generations to reflect upon and remember those who endured unimaginable hardships during one of history's darkest chapters – World War II.
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