The chilling images reveal terrified citizens camping inside the now-closed Aldwych Tube station to escape the Blitz, while others depict chaos amongst the rubble on London's streets.
The 1940 Blitz, when Hitler tried to bomb Britain in submission, is often viewed as a time of common heroism. British civilians refused to panic, came together across social lines, and kept their stiff upper lip, while keeping calm and carrying on in the face of terror and random death…
The chilling images reveal terrified citizens camping inside the now-closed Aldwych Tube station to escape the Blitz, while others depict chaos amongst the rubble on London's streets.
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The harrowing reality of the Blitz in London has been brought back to life by a fascinating set of newly colourised photos.
The 1940 Blitz, when Hitler tried to bomb Britain in submission, is often viewed as a time of common heroism. British civilians refused to panic, came together across social lines, and kept their stiff upper lip, while keeping calm and carrying on in the face of terror and random death…
LIFE Magazine (remember that?) published these beautiful and haunting pictures of a London at War back in the 1940's. The destruction that London - Hi
Seventy years ago Britain endured eight months of nightly German bombing. Does this tale of national unity tell the whole story?
Powerful colour pictures that show the resilience of the British spirit throughout The Blitz have emerged to mark the 70th anniversary of Winston Churchill's 'V for Victory' campaign.
Explore images from our archive of English cities that faced destruction during the Second World War.
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This landmark church concealed a crypt packed with bones that was discovered thanks to the London Blitz.
LIFE.com presents color photos taken in London during World War II, in tribute to the spirit of Britons who would not be cowed.
The collection of stunning historical images shows everything from swimsuit-clad women carrying their gas masks to tuberculosis patients enjoying the sun on the banks of the Thames.
As we reflect on the 70th anniversary of The Blitz these montages blend vintage shots of 1940 with colour images of the same locations today.
This collection of rare photographs of London, spanning from the dark days of the Blitz to the triumphant celebrations of VE Day, were taken in Dufaycolor, a little-known photography process.…
