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 blitz or blitzkrieg over London in World War II. People walking on the street. Parts of the city of London are on fire. Flames engulf buildings. Firemen at work extinguishing the blazes. Narrow streets filled with debris. The dome of Saint Paul's Cathedral is dimly visible through smoke and glare in the sky. Smoldering ruins and debris on the streets. A postman rummages through the debris for a letterbox. The destroyed church of Saint Lawrence Jewry (Guildhall Yard, London EC2V 5AA, United Kingdom) next to the Guildhall.
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.
African American women soldiers of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, nicknamed “Six Triple Eight", Women's Army Corps (WACS), march in formation on February 15, 1945, during World War 2. Location is Birmingham, England, United Kingdom, at the time of the unit's arrival in Birmingham. A military band of male soldiers precedes the group of marching WACS. The long column of African American WACS, marching 4 deep, is led by commanding officer Major Charity Adams. Close up views of the women marching. WACS in front of the unit carry the American flag in the procession.
Wide shot of African-American WAC soldiers assembled on field for review. The women soldiers hold an American flag before them. General John C.H. Lee emerges from his car and shakes hands with other officers before ascending to a platform to review. Major Charity Adams, leader of the battalion, shakes hands with officers as well and then stands in front of platform to review. View of officers, including WACS from other battalions. (World War II period)
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