Home Front Collection (#11)

Clearing the debris of Barton Warehouse, Stokes Croft, Bristol following the first heavy Luftwaffe raid on the city. 25th November 1940

Lennards Shoe shop, Queens Road, Bristol is left a burnt out shell following the Luftwaffes raid on the city. The blitz of Bristol began on the night 24th November 1940

The vicar and parishioners search through the rubble and wreckage of St Clements, Newfoundland Road, Bristol shortly after the November 24th 1940 air raid on the city

Civilians walk amongst the ruins of Dolphin Street following a further raid on Bristol by the Luftwaffe. The city endured the bombing between 24 November 1940

The Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) under instruction for a drill. Caption suggest the male is Sergeant Withers. Picture taken 3rd October 1941

Drages, Oxford Street, London, blitzed. 20th April 1941

Female workers, possibly munition workers on their break time. Far right is Annie Rowley, eating her boiled egg. Her three colleagues look at her in amazement. Picture taken 1st February 1943

Troops in Bridport, Devon, are entertained in a mobile theatre. Picture taken 27th March 1941

St Andrews Church, Plymouth following an air raid attack. March 1941

Canon Street and the Old Shambles, Manchester, that was bombed during December 22nd 1940. Picture caption suggest this photograph was taken in 1957

Golfer Joe Phillips of Liverpool hitting a ball from the gun site which is in the middle of the course. L-R Trevor Williams of Bootle

Blasted from their homes in Londons East End, Kartar Singh and his family in the crypt of Christ Church, Spitalfields. The walls are decorated with Christmas decorations. 8th December 1940

Scenes during the London blitz. 29th December 1940

Alderman Kelly, Mayor of Bootle, pinning the Scouts Silver Cross for Gallantry to the flag of one of the three troops who gained the award

The Major of Bootle, (Mr Alderman Js Kelly) pulling a cracker with one of the children at dinner given by an anonymous donor and members of the Bootle WVS to people bombed out of their homes

Paradise Street, Liverpool City Centre, after the Luftwaffe has bombed it in the Blitz. It was hit on 3rd May 1941 Liverpool suffered many casualties in the blitz during World War Two

Interior of a girls High School in Wallasey showing the assembly hall where the bomb dropped through the roof. September 1940

St Andrews Church in Plymouth, Devon, after it was bombed in The Plymouth Blitz of World War Two. The daffodils continue to grow as the light pours in from the sky above

St Swithins Church in Cannon Street, Central London. Picture shows the extensive bomb damage after the church was bombed in The Blitz on 10th May 1941 (***this actual date to be confirmed***)

The Kingston Works of Reckitt and Colman Ltd in Dansom Lane, Hull pictured after being damaged by a new type of oil bomb, dropped by the German Luftwaffe in the early hours of 18th July 1941

Dr Eduard Outrata, the Czechoslovakia Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade, accompanied by Madam Outrata, visits South Wales this week. They are watching a lady operating a machine

The Kingston Upon Hull works of Reckitt and Colman Ltd in Dansom Lane, Hull pictured after being damaged by a new type of oil bomb, dropped by the German Luftwaffe in the early hours of 18th July 1941

Scenes among the bombed out houses of Silverdale Road in Hull during the Second World War. 25th October 1944

V. 2 bomb incident, Chingford Road, Walthamstow. What remains of a surface shelter in
V.2 bomb incident, Chingford Road, Walthamstow. What remains of a surface shelter in which eight people were killed. 8th February 1945

A sewing lesson in the school playground at Llanfairfechan, Conwy County Borough, Wales, where there are many Liverpool children. Picture taken 21st May 1942

Hull ARP warden seen here with a large fire extinguisher. Circa 1940

British boys for British farms. The Open Door to an Agricultural Career has been considerably helped by a scheme run by the YMCA in co-operation with the Ministry of Agriculture

Valiant helpers in building planes for the RAF are blinded men. Here is one of the, Mr R W Comley, veteran of the last war. He is putting finishing touches to a fuel tank. 19th March 1942

Ladbroke Grove day nursery. The "Twos"Threes"and "Fours"
Ladbroke Grove day nursery. The " Twos" " Threes" and " Fours" go to town for the day. Richards wins and pulls hard on the rope. All across safely. July 1945

Westminster Hall roof and Big Ben "Blitzed". 10th May 1941
Westminster Hall roof and Big Ben " Blitzed". 10th May 1941

Picture shows residents of Aldborough Grove, in Hull, Yorkshire, after an air raid. Casualties were light as the shelters were good

Members of the Home Guard seen here firing Z Battery short range anti aircraft missiles. July 1942

Picture shows The East Yorkshire Regiment, at Whitby, Yorkshire. The East Yorkshire Regiment was a line infantry regiment of the British Army

Picture shows a side view of a Hawker Typhoon in flight. The worlds fastest fighter plane in April 1943. Google images suggests this plane could be ()

One of the most up to date mobile canteens in the country. The canteen aquired by The Liverpool Gas Company. It will be stationed Broadway

A scene in Melville Terrace, Great Yarmouth, after an early morning raid. Mrs Friar, aged 77, with her son in background standing near their ruined home. 9th May 1943

Bomb damage on Almorah Road, Bedminster, Bristol. 11th June 1941

Cowes, Isle of Wight, blitzed. The war memorial was destroyed. May 1942

Picture shows a female bus conductor in World War Two. She issues a young girl with a ticket for her bus journey. Women bus conductors were plenty in World War One and also World War Two

The gutted shell of St. Marys Church, Swansea, after the raids. February 1941

A damaged Church in Swansea, Wales. January 1941

Wartime women porters at The General Station, Cardiff, Wales. Having fun, sitting as a group on the railway luggage trolly

The destroyed Ben Evans store in Swansea, showing Goat Street and the castle in the distance. Circa 1941

Hawker Typhoon fighters are now being built in impressive numbers at one of the Gloster Aircraft Company factories in the West of England

Bomb damage at Tresillian Terrace, Cardiff. May 1943

Damage to Llandaff Cathedral following the Cardiff Blitz. January 1941

Anti aircraft machine gun on a submarine boat. These machine guns were used for close range use, as the war planes got closer and closer to their targets. Picture taken during training

Anti aircraft gun and army unit in the Hull and Yorkshire, or East Riding, area of England during World War Two. Anti-aircraft warfare or counter-air defence is defined by NATO as " all measures

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"Home Front: Resilience Amidst Chaos" Amidst the chaos and destruction of war, St. Paul's Cathedral stands tall, a symbol of hope and survival. The indomitable spirit of the people is evident as a woman calmly enjoys her cup of tea amidst the bomb damage in New Cross after air raids. At Cammell Laird shipyard in Birkenhead, workers tirelessly contribute to the war effort, their determination unwavering. Meanwhile, Royal Engineers bomb disposal team fearlessly work to neutralize threats that lurk beneath the surface. The devastating impact of bombings is felt deeply at St Thomas Hospital, yet even in its ruins, there is an unyielding resolve to rebuild and heal. Across the Atlantic, on Capitol Hill, Dr. Seuss captures the struggle faced by politicians as they navigate raising taxes without losing a single vote - a knotty problem indeed. Bomb disposal units spring into action across cities as they combat imminent danger with bravery and expertise. In Barnsley steel production thrives; it becomes not just about wartime necessity but also lays foundations for post-war prosperity. In stadiums filled with both anxiety and excitement during football matches, roof spotters remain vigilant against potential aerial attacks. Ben Shahn's powerful poster urges war workers to register to vote in order to secure full employment after the war - an important reminder that democracy must be upheld even during times of crisis. Even our loyal companions are not forgotten; gas masks for dogs highlight our commitment towards protecting all lives affected by conflict. Through these glimpses into life on the home front during World War II, we witness humanity's resilience shining through adversity – whether it be rebuilding shattered landmarks or finding ways to ensure economic stability while safeguarding democratic values.