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The High Street elevation of Market Hall showing damage caused by an incendiary attack. Bull Ring, Birmingham. Photographed by G B Mason for the National Buildings Record, 1941. The former Market Hall dated from the 1830s. It was destroyed during the Birmingham Blitz and remained as an empty shell until it was demolished in 1963 as part of the Bull Ring Centre development. This view shows the windows bricked up and the roof missing as a result of the incendiary devices dropped on the 25th August 1940. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England Archive
Media ID 19579411
Filename: aa42_00726.jpg
Size: 5269 x 4071 (12.8MB)
Date: 21st October 2019
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Images
Job Title: Photographer
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> England at War > England at War 1939-45 > The Blitz
> England at War > England at War 1939-45
> Historic Images > Historic Images 1920s to 1940s
> Industry > Engineering and Construction > Building the Bull Ring
> Towns and Cities > Birmingham
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This poignant print captures the haunting aftermath of a devastating incendiary attack on Market Hall, Birmingham in 1941. Taken by George Bernard Mason for the National Buildings Record, it serves as a powerful reminder of the destructive impact of World War II. The image showcases the High Street elevation of Market Hall, revealing the extensive damage inflicted upon this once bustling hub. The former market hall, which had stood proudly since the 1830s, now stands as an empty shell due to its destruction during the infamous Birmingham Blitz. In this particular view, one can observe windows bricked up and a roof missing; clear evidence of the incendiary devices dropped on that fateful day - August 25th, 1940. The scars left behind are not only physical but also symbolic representations of resilience and strength amidst adversity. Although this historic structure remained in ruins until its eventual demolition in 1963 as part of Bull Ring Centre development, this photograph immortalizes its existence and significance within Birmingham's history. It acts as a testament to those who endured unimaginable hardships during wartime while serving as a stark reminder that even cherished landmarks can fall victim to conflict. Through George Bernard Mason's lens, we are transported back to a time when war ravaged cities across Europe. This image is not just about buildings reduced to rubble; it encapsulates stories untold and lives forever changed by war's relentless grip.
