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The National Fire service, (NFS) and Civil Defence (CD) break for tea to gather
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The National Fire service, (NFS) and Civil Defence (CD) break for tea to gather
The National Fire service, (NFS) and Civil Defence (CD)
break for tea to gather their thoughts and strength, before resuming their search for signs of hope amongst the ruins
of a block of flats and a factory in East London.
This is the scene in after a German V1 Flying Bomb incident in Shoreditch, East London.
Picture taken 22nd August 1944
George Greenwell
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
Greater London
England
WW2 B/W Print Reach plc -186
Media ID 21880800
© Mirrorpix
1944 Aftermath Attack Attack From The Skies Beverage Blitz Bomb Bomb Damage Bombed Destruction Emergency Services Fire Fire Services Fireman Firemen Flare Flares Light Luftwaffe Mess Refreshment Rubble Ruin Ruins Tea Break Air Raid
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In this poignant print captured by George Greenwell, we are transported back to the heart of World War II in East London. The image depicts a crucial moment of respite amidst chaos and destruction as members of the National Fire Service (NFS) and Civil Defence (CD) take a well-deserved tea break. The scene is set against the backdrop of a block of flats and a factory reduced to ruins following an attack from German V1 Flying Bombs. It is August 22nd, 1944, when hope seems scarce but not lost. Amidst the rubble and devastation, these brave firefighters gather their thoughts and strength before continuing their search for signs of life. The atmosphere captured in this photograph speaks volumes about the resilience and determination displayed by those on the frontlines during wartime emergencies. As they sip their cups of tea, surrounded by flares illuminating the darkness caused by Luftwaffe attacks, these firemen find solace in each other's company. This snapshot serves as a powerful reminder that even amidst war's darkest moments, humanity finds ways to come together for support and refreshment. It encapsulates both the physical destruction caused by bombs but also highlights how individuals can find strength through camaraderie during times of crisis. George Greenwell's lens has frozen this significant moment forever; it stands as a testament to bravery, sacrifice, and unwavering resolve exhibited by those who served on London's firefighting frontlines during World War II.
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