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Bomb damage, Liverpool 1941 BB90_03807
GREAT CHARLOTTE STREET, Liverpool. View of bomb damage and pedestrians going about their daily routines, May 1941. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England
Media ID 1862517
Filename: BB90_03807.jpg
Size: 4990 x 3775 (5.2MB)
Date: 17th November 2009
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: English Heritage Images
Blitz Destruction People War Time Ww 2
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This evocative photograph captures the stark reality of life in Liverpool during the Second World War, as the city endured the relentless bombing campaigns of the Blitz in May 1941. The image, titled "Great Charlotte Street, Liverpool: View of bomb damage and pedestrians going about their daily routines, May 1941" (BB90_03807), is a poignant reminder of the resilience and determination of the British people during wartime. The photograph shows the devastating aftermath of a bombing raid, with the ruins of buildings lining the street and debris scattered haphazardly on the ground. Yet, amidst the destruction, people can be seen going about their daily business, carrying on with their lives as best they could. A woman in a hat and coat walks along the pavement, while a man in a suit and hat appears to be deep in conversation with another man. A young boy, dressed in shorts and a jumper, looks up at the camera with a curious expression. Despite the danger and hardship, there is a sense of normalcy and routine in the scene. The pedestrians are not cowering in fear or running for cover, but rather, they are carrying on with their errands and chores as if it were any other day. This image is a testament to the indomitable spirit of the Liverpool community, who refused to let the bombing campaigns disrupt their lives for long. The photograph was taken by an unknown photographer for Historic England Archive, and it provides a unique insight into the daily life of a city under siege during wartime. It serves as a reminder of the sacrifices and hardships endured by the British people during the Second World War, and the strength and resilience that carried them through even the most challenging of times.
