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Fire crews, police and ARP wardens help salvage furniture from properties close to
Fire crews, police and ARP wardens help salvage furniture from properties close to Taylors Great Central Depository in St Georges Road, Southwark, as fires caused by incendiary bombs spreads to nearby houses, 31st January 1941
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Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
Greater London
England
B/W 35mm negative OL501 08.JPG
Media ID 21906398
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1941 Bombing Civil Defence Damage Emergency Services Escape Fire Brigade Firefighters Ladder Residential Air Raid War And Conflict
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In this powerful photo print, we witness the heroic efforts of fire crews, police officers, and ARP wardens as they come together to salvage furniture from properties near Taylors Great Central Depository in St Georges Road, Southwark. The date is January 31st, 1941 - a time when fires caused by incendiary bombs were spreading rapidly to nearby houses during World War II. The image captures the chaos and devastation of war on the home front. Thick smoke billows into the sky as brave firefighters climb ladders to reach windows engulfed in flames. Police officers work tirelessly alongside them, ensuring order amidst the chaos. Meanwhile, ARP wardens assist in salvaging precious belongings from homes threatened by destruction. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience and unity displayed by emergency services during times of crisis. It symbolizes their unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property despite facing unimaginable danger themselves. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we are transported back to an era defined by bombings and constant fear. Yet within that darkness shines a glimmer of hope - embodied by these courageous individuals who risked everything for their community's safety. Memory Lane Prints offers us an opportunity to reflect on history's most challenging moments through evocative imagery like this one. Let us honor those who selflessly served on the home front during World War II while cherishing our own peace-filled present-day existence
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