1941 Work crews clear bomb damage to the House of Commons in Westminster
April 22, 2026
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0:43Now Playing1941 Work crews clear bomb damage to the House of Commons in Westminster
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as posted by the channelDate: 13th November 1941
Location: England, United Kingdom
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Memory of the London Blitz
ENGLAND: London: Westminster: Palace of Westminster: House of Commons:
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BIG BEN Big Ben when damage is removed from House of Commons
HICKS. Geo. Parliamentary Sec. to Ministry of Works). Watches workmen removing debris from House of Commons..C.U's..
PARLIAMENT Mr. Geo.Hicks watches men removing debris from House of Commons..busy cutting & removing girders.
air raid, Blitz, Parliament, German Luftwaffe
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