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Norfolk Iron Works Norwich, 1942 a42_03733
Norfolk Iron Works, Coslany Street, Norwich. The front elevation of 24 Coslany Street showing bomb damage, with number 22 visible in the background.
Numbers 22 and 24 Coslany Street formed part of the Norfolk Iron Works, premises of Barnards Limited who were wire netting manufacturers. Modern housing now occupies the site. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England Archive
Media ID 22135327
Filename: aa42_03733.jpg
Size: 4107 x 5316 (5.7MB)
Date: 24th June 2021
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
Job Title: Photographer
Blitz Bomb Damage Destruction Incendiary Loss And Destruction Second World War Shell Wwii Iron Works
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This print transports us back to the year 1942 in Norwich, England. The image showcases the front elevation of 24 Coslany Street, revealing the devastating impact of bomb damage during World War II. Standing tall amidst destruction, we witness a glimpse of history as number 22 looms faintly in the background. These buildings were an integral part of Norfolk Iron Works, owned by Barnards Limited who specialized in wire netting manufacturing. However, today's landscape tells a different story as modern housing has taken over this once bustling industrial site. The photograph captures the aftermath of war with remarkable clarity. It serves as a poignant reminder of the incendiary bombings that ravaged cities across Britain during the Blitz. The visible scars on these structures bear witness to both loss and destruction endured by countless communities throughout this dark period. George Bernard Mason skillfully immortalizes this moment frozen in time through his lens. His work not only preserves historical evidence but also evokes emotions tied to resilience and hope amidst adversity. As we gaze upon this powerful image, let us reflect on how far we have come since those tumultuous days while never forgetting the sacrifices made by previous generations for our freedom and peace.
