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The Blitz. Hull. Yorkshire. November 1940. Picture shows Cottingham Road
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The Blitz. Hull. Yorkshire. November 1940. Picture shows Cottingham Road
The Blitz. Hull. Yorkshire. November 1940.
Picture shows Cottingham Road.
There is a suggestion it may have been a nursing home hit.
The city of Hull spent more than 1, 000 hours under alert during raids from 19 June 1940 to 1945, with almost 1, 200 people in the city killed as a result of the bombing.
Useful link to Hull during The Blitz, gives various streets and dates of incidences.
http://www.heroesofhull.co.uk/pages/blitz/1943_Raids.php
Picture taken 8th November 1940
Hull Daily Mail
Mirrorpix
Kingston Upon Hull
East Riding of Yorkshire
England
WW2 B/W Print Reach plc -311
Media ID 21885075
© Mirrorpix
1940 Attack Attack From The Skies Blitz Bomb Bomb Damage Bombed Damage Devastation House Luftwaffe Mess Ruin Ruins The Blitz Air Raid
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This poignant print captures the aftermath of "The Blitz" in Hull, Yorkshire during November 1940. The image depicts Cottingham Road, a street devastated by the relentless bombing raids that plagued the city during World War II. There are suggestions that this particular location may have been a nursing home hit, adding to the tragedy and loss experienced by the community. Hull endured over 1,000 hours under alert from June 19th, 1940 to 1945 as it faced repeated attacks from enemy aircraft. The devastating consequences of these bombings resulted in nearly 1,200 lives lost within the city. This photograph serves as a somber reminder of the destruction and devastation inflicted upon Hull during this dark period. For those interested in delving deeper into Hull's experience during "The Blitz" a useful link is provided which offers information on various streets and dates affected by these incidents. It provides valuable insight into the extent of damage suffered by this resilient city. Taken on November 8th, 1940, this picture encapsulates not only an era but also represents one small fragment of countless stories etched into history during World War II. Through images like this one captured by Mirrorpix for Memory Lane Prints, we can honor and remember those who lived through such challenging times while paying tribute to their strength and resilience amidst unimaginable circumstances.
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