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1941 Nazi bombing raid causes great fire in London
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2:46Now PlayingDate: 2nd January 1941
Location: England, United Kingdom
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Nazi Vandals Desecrate London City
ENGLAND: London:
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AIR RAIDS AND A.R.P. Great Fire caused in City by incendiary bombs includes churches, St Pauls, burning buildings, firemen Damage in City after great Fire..BURNT out buildings.
CHURCHES St.Giles.. St. Lawrence Jewry.. St. Bride's in Fleet Street.. gutted by Great Fire of London bombing raids.
FIREMEN. Various shots taken of Firemen during Great City Fire..working with hoses..in the smoke..salvaging goods.. taking refreshments
FIRES Great Fire in City of London..ruins of Guildhall..St. Giles Church..caused by bombing
GUILDHALL, LONDON Destroyed by incendiary bombs in Great City Fire
LONDON Terrific Fire by raiders (night)
ST. PAULS Stands unharmed amidst Big City Fire..(night shot)
Air Raids and War Damage; Airforce - Active; Germany
ARP, Air Raid Precautions, WWII, world War II, Second World War, blaze, wreck, firemen, fireman, firefighter
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