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Smithford Street looking towards Fleet Street in Coventry after an air raid by the German
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Smithford Street looking towards Fleet Street in Coventry after an air raid by the German
Smithford Street looking towards Fleet Street in Coventry after an air raid by the German Luftwaffe in World Wat Two. St. Johns church can just be made out on the top left of the photo. This postman is struggling to decide what to do with the mail for businesses that were raized to the ground during the Coventry blitz of 14th November 1940
Coventry Telegraph Archive
Mirrorpix
Coventry
West Midlands
England
Media ID 21576090
© Mirrorpix
Blitz Bomb Damage Coventry Destruction Devastation Rubble Street
EDITORS COMMENTS
Caught in the Aftermath: A Glimpse into Coventry's Devastation". This poignant print captures the haunting aftermath of an air raid by the German Luftwaffe during World War Two. Smithford Street, once a bustling thoroughfare in Coventry, now lies in ruins as a result of the devastating Coventry blitz on November 14th, 1940. The image reveals a postman standing amidst the rubble, his face etched with indecision. In this heart-wrenching scene, we witness the struggle faced by this dedicated postal worker as he grapples with what to do with the mail intended for businesses that have been razed to the ground. With buildings reduced to mere debris and St. Johns church barely discernible on the top left corner of the photograph, it is evident that life has been shattered here. The destruction and devastation caused by war are vividly portrayed through this snapshot from history. The remnants of bombed-out structures serve as a stark reminder of how conflict can tear apart communities and leave them grappling with unimaginable loss. As we gaze upon this image captured by Mirrorpix from Memory Lane Prints, let us remember those who endured such hardships during World War Two. May their resilience inspire us to strive for peace and unity even in times of turmoil.
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