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Nine Hours of Bombing. When Sheffields turn came it was mid-winter. 1940 (1942)
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Nine Hours of Bombing. When Sheffields turn came it was mid-winter. 1940 (1942)
Nine Hours of Bombing. When Sheffields turn came it was mid-winter. 1940 (1942). A department store on Sheffield High Street, 12th December, 1940. The Sheffield Blitz is the name given to the worst nights of German Luftwaffe bombing in Sheffield, England, during the Second World War. It took place over the nights of 12 December and 15 December 1940. From Frontline 1940-1941. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1942]
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Blitz Bomb Damage Burning Department Store Double Decker Emporium Frontline High Street His Majestys Stationery Office Publishing Publishing House Sheffield South Yorkshire Streetcar Telecommunication Telecommunications Telegraph Telegraph Wires The Stationery Office Tram Two Decker 2nd World War Battlefield Second World War Wartime World War 2 World War Two
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This print captures the aftermath of the devastating Sheffield Blitz during World War II. The image showcases a department store on Sheffield High Street, standing as a haunting symbol of resilience amidst destruction. Taken on 12th December 1940, in the midst of mid-winter, it portrays the chilling reality faced by the people of Sheffield. The scene is shrouded in smoke and fire, remnants of an intense nine-hour bombing raid carried out by German Luftwaffe forces. Trams lie abandoned on the street, their tracks leading to a once-thriving shopping district now reduced to ruins. Telegraph wires hang precariously overhead, serving as a somber reminder of severed communications. In this black and white landscape, we witness both devastation and determination. The double-decker tram stands as a testament to transportation systems disrupted by war while also representing resilience against adversity. Despite being engulfed in chaos and destruction, life goes on – shoppers continue their daily routines amidst rubble-strewn streets. This powerful image serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during wartime and pays homage to those who endured unimaginable hardships. It encapsulates not only the physical damage inflicted upon cities but also highlights humanity's ability to persevere even in times of great turmoil. As we reflect upon this photograph from Frontline 1940-1941 published by His Majesty's Stationery Office in London (1942), let us remember that history should never be forgotten or repeated but rather learned from so that future generations may live free from such horrors.
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