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Bomb damage, Birmingham 1942 OP09006

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Filename: op09006.jpg

Size: 4397 x 4287 (7.0MB)

Date: 20th January 2011

Source: Historic England

Credit: Historic England Archive

Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work

Urgency (1-8) 5=normal: 5

Source: English Heritage Images

Owner URL: www.englishheritageimages.com

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Bomb damage, Birmingham 1942 OP09006

HIGHGATE ROAD, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, West Midlands. Bomb damage photographed by James Nelson, 29th July 1942

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Media ID 4492187

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Blitz Destruction People War Time Ww 2


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> England at War > England at War 1939-45 > The Blitz

> Historic Images > Historic Images 1920s to 1940s

> Towns and Cities > Birmingham


EDITORS COMMENTS
This poignant photograph, taken by James Nelson on the 29th of July, 1942, captures the devastating impact of the Second World War on the community of Sparkbrook, Birmingham. The image, titled OP09006 by Historic England Archive, portrays the aftermath of a bombing raid on Highgate Road. The destruction is evident in the ruined buildings, their facades reduced to rubble and debris. The once-vibrant street is now a scene of desolation, with only the skeletal remains of structures standing as a testament to the lives that were once lived there. The sense of loss and displacement is palpable, as people gather in small groups, their faces etched with worry and sadness. The bombing of Birmingham during the Second World War was a devastating experience for its residents. The city was a major industrial hub, and its factories and infrastructure were prime targets for enemy attacks. The Blitz, as it came to be known, lasted from 1940 to 1943, and resulted in the destruction of thousands of homes and businesses. Despite the destruction, the people of Birmingham remained resilient, banding together to rebuild their community. This photograph serves as a reminder of the human cost of war, and the indomitable spirit of those who endured it.

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