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A direct hit on the Birmingham to Worcester canal at the Bournville canal tunnel
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A direct hit on the Birmingham to Worcester canal at the Bournville canal tunnel
A direct hit on the Birmingham to Worcester canal at the Bournville canal tunnel, Draining the canal of millions of gallons of water and flooding the nearby Cadburys factory. 4th December 1940
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Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Birmingham
England
Media ID 21899913
© Mirrorpix
1940 Air Raid Damage Bridge Canals Flooding The Blitz Waterway War And Conflict
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A Glimpse into History: Devastation Strikes the Birmingham to Worcester Canal". In this photo print, we are transported back to a fateful day in history - the 4th of December, 1940. The image captures the aftermath of a direct hit on the Bournville canal tunnel along the Birmingham to Worcester canal route. The destructive impact resulted in an unprecedented drainage of millions of gallons of water from the canal, causing havoc and flooding throughout its surroundings. The consequences were particularly devastating for one nearby landmark - Cadburys factory. Once a bustling hub for chocolate production, it now finds itself submerged under water due to this unfortunate incident during World War II. This poignant snapshot serves as a reminder not only of war's toll on human lives but also its far-reaching impacts on infrastructure and industries. As we delve into this piece from Memory Lane Prints, we catch a glimpse of life on the home front during wartime Britain. It sheds light on how air raid damage inflicted by enemy forces could disrupt vital transport networks such as canals and waterways that played an essential role in connecting communities across regions. This photograph stands as a testament to resilience amidst adversity and prompts us to reflect upon those who endured such hardships during World War II's infamous Blitz era. Let us remember their sacrifices while appreciating our present-day peace and stability.
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