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Morrison shelter WWII
World War II. Morrison shelter at Shillingford Street, Islington, London, after bomb strike. Man, woman and child uninjured. 28-29 June 1944 Date: 29th June 1944
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This poignant image captures the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of the devastating destruction caused by World War II. Taken on the 29th of June, 1944, in the aftermath of a bomb strike on Morrison shelter located at Shillingford Street in Islington, London, this photograph shows a man, a woman, and a young child, all uninjured, amidst the ruins of their once-peaceful community. The Morrison shelter, named after its inventor, Sir John C.B. Morrison, was designed to protect civilians from the blast effects of high-explosive bombs. However, as this photograph demonstrates, even these shelters were not immune to the destructive power of the war. The world around them lies in ruins, with debris and rubble scattered everywhere, yet the trio remains unscathed, a testament to the fortitude of the human spirit. The date of the photograph, 29th June 1944, is significant as it falls during the height of the Battle of Normandy, a major campaign in the European theatre of World War II. This image serves as a powerful reminder of the devastating impact of war and the indomitable human spirit that endures in the face of adversity.
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