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Clarendon Street, Hull, Yorkshire, after it was bombed in the Blitz
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Clarendon Street, Hull, Yorkshire, after it was bombed in the Blitz
Clarendon Street, Hull, Yorkshire, after it was bombed
in the Blitz.
A sign to the centre right of the pictures shows Dewhirst Bros. Perhaps this is a family business.
The Hull Blitz was the bombing campaign that targeted the English port city of Kingston upon Hull by the German Luftwaffe during the Second World War.
Large-scale attacks took place on several nights throughout March 1941, resulting in over 200 deaths. The most concentrated attacks were on the nights of 7/8 and 8/9 May 1941, resulting in just under 400 deaths, and another large-scale attack took place in July 1941 with 143 fatalities.
The city 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
It is not clear when Clarendon Street was hit, so Mirrorpix will suggest picture taken circa 10th May 1941. May 8th and 9th were particularly bad days for bombs falling on Hull
Hull Daily Mail
Mirrorpix
Kingston Upon Hull
East Riding of Yorkshire
England
WW2 B/W Print Reach plc -369
Media ID 21886230
© Mirrorpix
1941 Attack Attack From The Skies Blitz Bomb Bomb Damage Bombed Devastation Emergency Services Fire Brigade Fireman Firemen Luftwaffe Mess Rubble Ruin Ruins The Blitz Air Raid
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Clarendon Street, Hull, Yorkshire: A Glimpse into the Devastation of the Blitz". This poignant print captures the aftermath of a devastating bombing during the infamous Hull Blitz in World War II. Clarendon Street, once a bustling and vibrant part of Hull, now lies in ruins. The image showcases the resilience and strength of its people amidst destruction. In this snapshot frozen in time, we see remnants of what was once a thriving community. Amongst the rubble stands a sign for Dewhirst Bros. , possibly representing a family business that may have been lost forever. This small detail serves as a reminder that behind every destroyed building were lives shattered by war. The Hull Blitz targeted Kingston upon Hull with relentless attacks throughout 1941. March witnessed large-scale bombings resulting in over 200 deaths; however, it was May when tragedy struck hardest. On May 7th and 8th alone, nearly 400 lives were lost to merciless bombs falling from above. Hull endured more than 1,000 hours under alert during raids between June 1940 and 1945 – an unimaginable period filled with fear and uncertainty for its residents. Tragically, almost 1,200 individuals paid the ultimate price as their city became a target for enemy forces. While it remains unclear exactly when Clarendon Street faced destruction, this photograph is estimated to have been taken around May 10th, 1941 – just days after one of the deadliest bombardments on record. As we gaze upon this haunting image today through Memory Lane Prints' lens captured by Mirrorpix's skilled photographers - let us remember those who lived through these dark times and honor their resilience in rebuilding their beloved city from ashes.
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