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St Pauls CXP01_01_084
St Pauls Cathedral, St Pauls Churchyard, City of London. A view looking south-west across a bomb damaged landscape towards the Church of St Verdast-alias-Foster with St Pauls Cathedral beyond.
The Church of St Verdast-alias-Foster was rebuilt by Christopher Wren after the Great Fire of London in 1666. In the Second World War it was gutted by fire during the Blitz in 1940-41 and was later rebuilt after the war with work starting in 1953. St Pauls Cathedral survived the bombing raids but other buildings in the area were completely destroyed by high explosives and incendiary bombs. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England Archive
Media ID 22199963
Filename: cxp01_01_084.jpg
Size: 3626 x 4815 (3.7MB)
Date: 19th August 2021
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
Job Title: Photographer
Blitz Bomb Damage Cathedral Destruction Loss And Loss And Destruction Parish Church Second World War Stuart
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This print captures the resilience and history of St Paul's Cathedral in the heart of London. Standing tall amidst a bomb-damaged landscape, it showcases the enduring strength of this iconic landmark. In the foreground, we see the Church of St Verdast-alias-Foster, which was reconstructed by Christopher Wren after being ravaged by the Great Fire of London in 1666. However, tragedy struck again during World War II when it fell victim to fire during the devastating Blitz bombings in 1940-41. The church was later rebuilt starting from 1953, symbolizing hope and renewal rising from ashes. St Paul's Cathedral itself managed to survive these bombing raids, becoming a beacon of hope for Londoners during those dark times. Sadly, surrounding buildings were not as fortunate and were reduced to rubble by high explosives and incendiary bombs. This image serves as a poignant reminder of both loss and resilience; a testament to how historical treasures can withstand even the harshest trials. Charles William Prickett skillfully captured this momentous scene with his lens, allowing us to reflect on our shared history while appreciating the architectural marvels that have endured throughout time.
