Original Press Photograph of Fire Guards in Market Place, South Shields Following the Blitz Raid of 2 October 1941. 24.6 x 20.6cm

Language: English

Publication date: 1941

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Original Second World War press photograph measuring 24.6 x 20.6cm depicting members of the Fire Guard service operating amongst bomb damage in Market Place, South Shields. The reverse bears a contemporary manuscript caption reading "Fire Guards, Market Place, S/S Oct. 2. 41". The photograph was taken following the devastating Luftwaffe raid of 2 October 1941, one of the heaviest attacks suffered by South Shields during the war. The raid killed 68 civilians, seriously injured 117 and left more than 2,000 homeless, whilst extensive destruction was inflicted upon the town centre, including Market Place itself. Contemporary accounts describe direct hits on air-raid shelters, major fires, widespread structural damage and low-flying German aircraft machine-gunning streets during the attack. A significant contemporary record of wartime civil defence and one of the defining events in South Shields' Second World War history. From the photographic archive of the Shields Gazette. Good condition with minor edge wear, creasing and handling marks associated with press use.…

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Bibliographic details

Title
Original Press Photograph of Fire Guards in Market Place, South Shields Following the Blitz Raid of 2 October 1941. 24.6 x 20.6cm
Author
Unnamed Photographer
Publication year
1941
Condition
Very Good
Binding
No Binding
Language
English

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Trading since 1976, Hornseys is a family-run business, located in the historic City of Ripon, in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. Our Service: We pride ourselves in the calibre of our stock and the service we provide. All our books, maps, ephemera and original prints are described as accurately as possible and all can be viewed at our Ripon gallery. Our clients can buy from us with complete confidence. We guarantee fine quality products, offer a friendly and helpful service and a number of worldwide delivery options. We are also interested in buying books and associated items in all subjects and price ranges from single items to entire libraries. Please contact us for more details.…

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