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Market Hall Birmingham, 1941 a42_00727
Filename: aa42_00727.jpg
Size: 5411 x 3992 (6.4MB)
Date: 21st June 2021
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
Job Title: Photographer
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Market Hall Birmingham, 1941 a42_00727
Market Hall, Worcester Street, Bull Ring, Birmingham. Construction workers beside a traction engine inside the bombed out shell of the Market Hall. 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
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Media ID 21166531
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Blitz Bomb Damage Construction Derelict Or Ruin Destruction Incendiary Market Hall People At Work Second World War Shell Wwii Hanoverian Steam Engine Steam Power
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This print captures a poignant moment in Birmingham's history. Taken in 1941, it showcases the devastating aftermath of the Birmingham Blitz on Market Hall, Worcester Street. The once bustling market hall, which had stood proudly since the 1830s, now lies as a mere shell amidst the rubble. In this snapshot frozen in time, construction workers can be seen standing beside a traction engine within the bombed-out structure. Their determined presence symbolizes resilience and hope amid destruction. The windows are bricked up, and the roof is missing due to incendiary devices dropped during that fateful night of August 25th, 1940. The image serves as a reminder of how war ravaged not only lives but also architectural treasures. Despite its derelict state at this point, Market Hall still holds an air of grandeur from its past glory. Ultimately demolished in 1963 to make way for Bull Ring Centre development, this photograph immortalizes both the tragedy and transformation that occurred over two decades following World War II. George Bernard Mason's lens skillfully captures every detail - from steam power emanating from the traction engine to each brick representing resilience against adversity. This historic print stands as a testament to human perseverance amidst chaos and reminds us never to forget our shared history.
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