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Horsefair Birmingham, 1941 a42_00441
Filename: aa42_00441.jpg
Size: 4171 x 5182 (6.6MB)
Date: 18th 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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Horsefair Birmingham, 1941 a42_00441
Colonial Buildings, 7 Horsefair, Ladywood, Birmingham. The premises of the Birmingham Tube and Fittings Company Limited on the corner of Horsefair and Windmill Street. Colonial Buildings which housed the Birmingham Tube and Fittings Co. is shown here following damage probably caused during an air raid. It had been demolished by 1950
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Media ID 21160671
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Blitz Bomb Damage Destruction Incendiary Second World War Shell Victorian Warehouse Wwii
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a haunting scene from Horsefair, Birmingham in 1941. The image showcases the Colonial Buildings on the corner of Horsefair and Windmill Street, which housed the esteemed Birmingham Tube and Fittings Company Limited. However, this once majestic Victorian warehouse now stands as a testament to the devastating impact of World War II. The damage inflicted upon Colonial Buildings is believed to be a result of an air raid during this tumultuous period. The remnants of destruction are evident, with parts of the building reduced to rubble and its structural integrity compromised. This poignant snapshot serves as a reminder of the resilience displayed by communities across Britain during wartime. It is worth noting that by 1950, Colonial Buildings had been completely demolished, erasing any trace of its former grandeur forever. Nevertheless, through George Bernard Mason's lens, we can still appreciate the historical significance encapsulated within this photograph. As we gaze upon this image today, let us reflect on the countless lives affected by war and pay tribute to those who endured such hardships. May it serve as a solemn reminder that even amidst chaos and destruction, hope prevails - rebuilding what was lost while preserving our collective memory for generations to come.
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