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Scene showing the bomb damage in Norwich, Norfolk following an air raid by the German
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Scene showing the bomb damage in Norwich, Norfolk following an air raid by the German
Scene showing the bomb damage in Norwich, Norfolk following an air raid by the German Luftwaffe on the city in late April 1942.
Picture shows the Boars Head, a fourteenth century hotel destroyed during the first reprisal raid.
30th April 1942
Horace Grant
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Norwich
Norfolk
England
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Media ID 21908019
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This powerful print captures the devastating aftermath of an air raid by the German Luftwaffe on Norwich, Norfolk in late April 1942. The scene depicts the bomb damage inflicted upon the historic Boars Head, a fourteenth-century hotel that fell victim to the first reprisal raid. The image serves as a haunting reminder of the horrors faced by civilians during World War Two, showcasing the destruction and devastation caused by relentless bombing campaigns. Commercial buildings lay in ruins, their once bustling interiors reduced to rubble. As we gaze upon this snapshot from history, we are transported back to a time when communities across Britain lived under constant threat and fear. The Baedeker raids targeted cities with cultural significance like Norwich, aiming to demoralize and destroy morale on the home front. Photographer Horace Grant has skillfully captured both the physical destruction and emotional weight carried within these shattered walls. This photograph stands as a testament to resilience in times of adversity and serves as a poignant reminder of those who lost their lives or had their homes destroyed during this dark chapter in our history. Memory Lane Prints allows us to preserve these important historical moments through carefully curated prints like this one – reminding us never to forget our past while honoring those who endured unimaginable hardships for future generations' freedom.
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