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People of James Reckitt Avenue, Hull, Yorkshire, look as the men dig the garden
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People of James Reckitt Avenue, Hull, Yorkshire, look as the men dig the garden
People of James Reckitt Avenue, Hull, Yorkshire, look as the men dig the garden. It is likely that they are digging to build an air raid shelter. James Reckitt Avenue was hit in the Blitz, by the Germans Luftwaffe, on the 1st and 2nd of March 1941.
The Hull Blitz was the bombing campaign that targeted the English port city of Kingston upon Hull by the German Luftwaffe during the Second World War.
Large-scale attacks took place on several nights throughout March 1941, resulting in over 200 deaths. The most concentrated attacks were on the nights of 7/8 and 8/9 May 1941, resulting in just under 400 deaths, and another large-scale attack took place in July 1941 with 143 fatalities.
The city spent more than 1, 000 hours under alert during raids from 19 June 1940 to 1945, with almost 1, 200 people in the city killed as a result of the bombing.
Useful link to Hull during The Blitz, gives various streets and dates of incidences.
http://www.heroesofhull.co.uk/pages/blitz/1943_Raids.php
Mirrorpix will give this undated picture, a date of pre attack.
Picture taken circa 1st February 1941
Hull Daily Mail
Mirrorpix
Kingston Upon Hull
East Riding of Yorkshire
England
WW2 B/W Print Reach plc -366
Media ID 21885854
© Mirrorpix
1941 Community Digging Home Guard Precaution Safe Safety Shelter Toil War And Conflict
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This print from Memory Lane Prints takes us back to James Reckitt Avenue in Hull, Yorkshire during a significant period in history. The image captures the attention of the local residents as men diligently dig their gardens, likely constructing air raid shelters. It is a poignant reminder of the fear and uncertainty that plagued this community during World War II. James Reckitt Avenue was tragically struck by German Luftwaffe bombings on March 1st and 2nd, 1941, as part of the devastating Hull Blitz. This relentless bombing campaign targeted Kingston upon Hull, resulting in over 200 deaths throughout March alone. The most concentrated attacks occurred on May 7th/8th and May 8th/9th, claiming nearly 400 lives. Another large-scale assault took place in July with an additional 143 fatalities. The resilience of the people of Hull is evident through their enduring spirit amidst such adversity. Throughout the war years from June 1940 to 1945, they endured more than a thousand hours under alert and suffered approximately 1,200 casualties due to bombings. This undated photograph provides us with a glimpse into life before these tragic events unfolded. Mirrorpix has preserved this historical moment for future generations to reflect upon and remember those who lived through these challenging times. For further information about specific incidents during The Blitz in Hull or other related details, you can visit http://www. heroesofhull. co. uk/pages/blitz/1943_Raids. php
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