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Commuters and City workers pick their way through a rubble strewn Stonecutters Street
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Commuters and City workers pick their way through a rubble strewn Stonecutters Street
Commuters and City workers pick their way through a rubble strewn Stonecutters Street the morning after the most devastating raid on London.
The Luftwaffe planned the attack on the city to coincide with a very low ebb tide on the night of the 10th/11th May 1941. 86, 173 incendiaries dropped on the city causing 2136 fires killing 1436 people seriously injuring 1800.
Over 700 acres were destroyed in the fires about double that of the Great Fire of London.
May 11th 1941
Staff
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
Greater London
England
Media ID 21913256
© Mirrorpix
1941 Bomb Damage Buildings Destruction Devastation The Blitz Air Raid War And Conflict
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This powerful print captures the aftermath of one of the most devastating raids on London during World War II. Commuters and city workers are seen cautiously navigating through a rubble-strewn Stonecutters Street, just hours after the attack took place. The Luftwaffe meticulously planned this assault to coincide with an exceptionally low ebb tide on May 10th, 1941. The impact was catastrophic, as over 86,173 incendiary bombs rained down upon the city, igniting a staggering 2,136 fires that claimed the lives of 1,436 people and left another 1,800 seriously injured. The destruction caused by these flames engulfed more than 700 acres – double the area affected by the Great Fire of London centuries earlier. This haunting image serves as a poignant reminder of both human resilience and wartime devastation. It encapsulates not only the physical destruction inflicted upon buildings but also reflects upon how ordinary individuals were forced to navigate their daily lives amidst such chaos and tragedy. As we gaze at this photograph from Memory Lane Prints, we cannot help but be transported back in time to that fateful morning on May 11th when Londoners woke up to witness their beloved city scarred by war. This snapshot freezes a moment forever etched in history – an indelible testament to bravery in adversity and a solemn tribute to those who lost their lives during this dark chapter of our past.
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