War damage in London, England during World War II after a German blitz attack. People walking on a street. A sign board near a building reads: 'Emergency Public Telephones, Telegrams accepted'. People enter and leave the building. Banner over rubble of a business, advertises the new location for "Kendal and Dent". The city of London shows signs such as 'Carrying On' and other such signs. Signs read : 'Business as usual' on cards showing change of address. Telegraph boys walk about with signs 'Telegrams Accepted', all conveying the "Carry On" attitude in Britain during World War 2.
War damage in London, England during World War II from German Luftwafffe blitzkrieg (blitz) attack. Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) Firemen and policemen stand near a van and have refreshments. Hoses stretched across city streets and vehicles passing by. Some hoses have sprung leaks. View of total devastation of buildings behind. Ruined buildings and debris on the ground. A man slowly walks across a rubble pile working to maintain his footing. Another man passes him walking with equal difficulty, wearing a bowler hat and carrying a briefcase. Grey smoke hangs in the area. Scene of utter devastation, concrete and steel rubble. People walk through the rubble with care.
Princess Margaret with her infant son in London, England. People lined up outside Clarence House, the birthplace of Princess Margaret’s infant. Princess Margaret with her husband Antony, the Earl of Snowdon. Princess Margaret holds her baby in her arms. The baby is named David Albert Charles Armstrong-Jones. Queen Mother Elizabeth smiling as she stands nearby. Princess Margaret smiles while holding her baby.
Go-kart racing in Lakenheath, England. Flag flying atop a flag pole on the ground. A sign board reads: 'RAF Station Lakenheath, Danger Troops Crossing'. American and British servicemen racing go-karts in the parking area. People watching the race.
Following the death of King George VI the night before, ceremonies are held in London proclaiming the accession of Princess Elizabeth to the throne as Queen Elizabeth II. People gather in a large number on a street in London. A royal carriage passes on the street. Cavalry moves along with the carriage. Buildings along the sides of the street. People standing behind roped off area. Officials come outside the at the Royal Exchange in London and stand on the steps of the building. One of the officials speaks on behalf of the Lords Spiritual, the Lords Temporal, the Lord Mayor of the City of London, the Aldermen of the City of London and representatives of Commonwealth nations. He reads the formal Proclamation of Accession announcing Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary as Queen Elizabeth II. He then declares "God Save The Queen." People applaud after the announcement and the band plays God Save the Queen.
The House of Commons in London England. Damaged and roofless areas of the building, with standing water on floors. The ruined buildings after the German bombardment in 1941 during World War 2. The debris on the ground. A man standing nearby. View of Big Ben clock tower. Officials gather outside the House of Commons, including Prime Minister Winston Churchill. They step up onto a stage with construction scaffolding nearby. Official on podium with Churchill standing behind.
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